Central Vancouver in Greater Vancouver, British Columbia — Canada’s West Coast (North America)

Ram Mk II

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, July 1, 2011

1. Ram Mk II Marker

Inscription. Crew 5, Wt 30 tonnes, Speed 40 km/hr, armament - 57 mm main gun, 2 x 30 cal mg, in service 1941-1945.

The Ram tank was designed and built in Canada as part of Canada's contribution to the allied war effort in WW II. A total of 1949 Ram tanks were at the Montreal Locomotive Works in Montreal, Quebec.

This tank is dedicated to all those who have served or are serving in the Royal Canadian Armoured Corps.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, World II. A significant historical year for this entry is 1949.

Location. 49° 16.764′ N, 123° 6.665′ W. Marker is in Vancouver, British Columbia, in Greater Vancouver. It is in Central Vancouver. Marker is at the intersection of Beatty Street and Dunsmuir Street, on the right when traveling north on Beatty Street. The marker is mounted on the side of the Ram II tank to the right (south) of the Beatty Street entrance to Drill Hall. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 620 Beatty Street, Vancouver BC V6B 2L9, Canada. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Drill Hall (a few steps from this marker); Sherman (within shouting distance of this marker); 64 Pounder Guns (within shouting distance of this marker); Percy Williams Statue (about 240 meters away, measured in a direct line); Terry Fox Plaza

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(approx. 0.3 kilometers away); 326 West Pender Street (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); BC Permanent Building (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Flack Block (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Vancouver.

Ram Mk II - front view image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, July 1, 2011

2. Ram Mk II - front view

A total of 1,949 Ram tanks (Mk I and Mk II) were built from 1941-1943. 1,671 were sent overseas to the UK, while 277 remained in Canada.

Ram Mk II Tank and Marker - 3/4 view image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, July 1, 2011

3. Ram Mk II Tank and Marker - 3/4 view

The marker is visible here on the side of the tank, in the middle below the turret. The Drill Hall Armoury is in the background.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 9, 2012, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 740 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 9, 2012, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.