Tower Hamlets in Greater London, England, United Kingdom
Iron 32 pounder Gun
This gun bears the monogram of King George II. It was recovered by the divers John and Charles Anthony Dean in 1834 from the wreck of the flagship HMS Royal George, which sank at her moorings at Spithead, off Portsmouth, Hampshire in 1782.
British, about 1750
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Military.
Location. 51° 30.446′ N, 0° 4.57′ W. Marker is in Tower Hamlets, England, in Greater London. Memorial can be reached from the intersection of Tower Hill and Trinity Square, on the left when traveling west. Located within the walls of the Tower of London. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Tower Hamlets, England EC3N 4DJ, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Iron 36 pounder Guns (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Iron 32 pounder Gun (here, next to this marker); Iron 24 pounder Guns (here, next to this marker); Iron 12 pounder Gun (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Iron 12 pounder Gun (here, next to this marker); A Royal River View (here, next to this marker); Iron 24-pounder Howitzer and Carriage (a few steps from this marker); Iron 9-pounder Cannon (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tower Hamlets.
Also see . . .
1. Tower of London. (Submitted on May 23, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
2. Tower of London on Wikipedia. (Submitted on May 23, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 23, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 81 times since then and 2 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 23, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.