Underground Magazine, also, Magasin souterrain. . , Excavated from solid rock, this underground magazine provided a secure and dry storage area for ammunition.
The shells were wheeled to the guns. The cartridges were carried up the passageways and passed through the issue hatches. Strict routines and rigid safety regulations reduced the chance of accident. , , , , , , , , , , , Ce magasin souterrain creusé dans le roc constituait un endroit sûr et sec pour l'entreposage des munitions.
On roulait les obus jusqu'aux canons. On faisait passer les munitions par les ouvertures de service à l'extrémité des couloirs. L'exécution rigoureuse des tâches et le respect des règlements de sécurité réduisaient les risques d'accidents.
Excavated from solid rock, this underground magazine provided a secure and dry storage area for ammunition.
The shells were wheeled to the guns. The cartridges were carried up the passageways and passed through the issue hatches. Strict routines and rigid safety regulations reduced the chance of accident.
————————— Ce magasin souterrain creusé dans le roc constituait un endroit sûr et sec pour l'entreposage des munitions.
On roulait les obus jusqu'aux canons. On faisait passer les munitions par les ouvertures de service à l'extrémité des couloirs. L'exécution rigoureuse des tâches et le respect des règlements de sécurité réduisaient les risques d'accidents.
Location. 48° 25.927′ N, 123° 27.03′ W. Marker is in Victoria, British Columbia, in Capital. Marker is on the grounds of Fort Rodd Hill and Fisgard Lighthouse National Historic Sites of Canada. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 603 Fort Rodd Hill Road, Victoria BC V9C 2W8, Canada. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 22, 2014
2. Underground Magazine / Magasin souterrain and Marker
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 22, 2014
3. Underground Magazine / Magasin souterrain
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 22, 2014
4. Displayed Inert Munitions in Underground Magazine
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 22, 2014
5. Displayed Inert Munitions in Underground Magazine / Magasin souterrain
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 22, 2014
6. Room in Underground Magazine / Magasin souterrain
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 22, 2014
7. Underground Magazine / Magasin souterrain
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 22, 2014
8. View of Guardhouse from near Underground Magazine Entrance
Credits. This page was last revised on July 29, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 22, 2016, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 313 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on October 23, 2016, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 3. submitted on November 8, 2016, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 4. submitted on October 23, 2016, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 5, 6, 7. submitted on November 8, 2016, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 8. submitted on October 23, 2016, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.