Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB) in Southwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

"The Gun"

Hontoria 140 mm.

Photographed By Richard E. Miller, November 5, 2008

1. "The Gun" Marker

Inscription. This Hontoria 140 mm. (5.9 in.) naval gun was taken from the Spanish cruiser Almirante Oquendo following her capture at the Battle of Santiago de Cuba on 3 July 1898 during the Spanish-American War. Almirante Oquendo, of the Infanta Maria Teress class, was one of six Spanish ships which sortied from the Cuban port in order to avoid capture in the harbor. None escaped the blockading U.S. Naval Squadron. The hole in the gun's shield was inflicted by one of approximately 50 rounds which hit Almirante Oquendo.
The gun was restored by sailors of Processing Division and General Detail, Naval District Washington, during 1982 and 1983.

Erected by Naval District Washington.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Events • War, Spanish-American • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical date for this entry is July 3, 1898.

Location. 38° 51.438′ N, 77° 0.759′ W. Marker is in Southwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB). Marker is on Wick Drive west of Defense Boulevard, on the right when traveling west. "The Gun" is onboard the Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling [JBAB], (formerly, the Naval Support Facility which was originally the Naval

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Air Station, Anacostia, Naval District Washington). The gun and marker are located off Wick Drive, adjacent to the Personnel Support Activity building. Access may be restricted to those with Department of Defense identification, and permission to photograph must be obtained. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 235 Wick Drive, Naval Anacost Annex DC 20373, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. T-28 Trojan (approx. half a mile away); St. Elizabeths Hospital Civil War Cemetery (approx. half a mile away); Engineering a Landmark (approx. half a mile away); Giesboro Park (approx. 0.6 miles away); Matthew Henson Mural (approx. 0.6 miles away); Women War Workers 1861 - 1865 (approx. 0.6 miles away); Lincoln Assassination Trial (approx. 0.7 miles away); Building 20, Grant Hall (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Southwest Washington.

Also see . . . The Cruiser Almirante Oquendon - Armada Espanola. (Submitted on November 6, 2008, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland.)

Additional keywords. War trophy, U.S. Navy, Spanish Navy, La Armada Espanola.

"The Gun" (Hontoria 140 mm.) - naval trophy of the Spanish-American War image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Richard E. Miller, November 5, 2008

2. "The Gun" (Hontoria 140 mm.) - naval trophy of the Spanish-American War

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 6, 2008, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,799 times since then and 12 times this year. Last updated on March 24, 2013, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 6, 2008, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.