Greenwich in Greater London, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
Turkish Bronze Gun
Photographed by Michael Herrick, April 28, 2018
1. Turkish Bronze Gun Marker
This Turkish bronze gun was cast in 1790-91 (AH1212), in the reign of the Ottoman Sultan Selim III. It weighs 5.2 tonnes, fired stone shot just over 56 kilos and is one of two taken by Admiral Sir John Duckworth from Kinali Island in the sea of Marmora in 1807.
The gun was presented to the Royal Naval Asylum at Greenwich by HRH Prince Ernest, Duke of Cumberland, on 21 October 1807. The cast-iron display carriage was made later by the Royal Carriage Department of the Royal Arsenal, Woolwich. Its decorative plaques commemorate British naval victories.
In 1821 the Asylum became part of the Greenwich Hospital School, renamed the Royal Hospital School in 1892. The School moved to Holbrook, Suffolk in 1933. Its Greenwich buildings are now the Naval Maritime Museum. The gun also went to Holbrook until returned for display here in 2007 with financial support from Greenwich Hospital.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Military.
Location. 51° 28.979′ N, 0° 0.536′ W. Memorial is in Greenwich, England, in Greater London. It can be reached from the intersection
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Regionally, this memorial is in the Greater South East. Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean, in the North Atlantic Region, in Europe, in Atlantic Europe, on one of the British Isles, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: New Zealand Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Greenwich Foot Tunnel (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Greenwich Foot Tunnel (about 90 meters away); Bellot Memorial (about 90 meters away); Britain's Oldest Brewer (about 150 meters away); Byers improved stockless anchor, 1953 (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Halls improved stockless anchor, 1963 (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); a different marker also named Greenwich Foot Tunnel
Photographed by Michael Herrick, April 28, 2018
2. Turkish Bronze Gun
Also see . . . Royal Naval Asylum on Wikipedia. (Submitted on May 25, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Photographed by Michael Herrick, April 28, 2018
3. Turkish Bronze Gun
Photographed by Michael Herrick, April 28, 2018
4. Turkish Bronze Gun Inscription
Ernest Duke of Cumberland,
To the Royal Naval Asylum
Whose Institution was Commenced in the year MDCCXCIX
By the Generous and Humane Policy
Of the Royal Family
And some Private Individuals
For the Reception of Orphans and Children
Of His Majestys Seamen and Marines.
His Royal Highness was Chosen President.
The Reverend Thomas Brooke Clarke L.L.D. Auditor.
And William Fauntleroy Esqre. Treasurer.
In the Year MDCCCIV.
His Majesty was Graciously Pleased
To Establish It on a Royal Foundation.
And in MDCCCVI a Donation of £61,000 Consols
Subscribed by the Public
Was Appropriated Towards Its Support
By the Committee of the Patriotic Fund.
Photographed by Adam Margolis, June 16, 2026
5. Turkish Bronze Gun
Credits. This page was last revised on June 30, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 25, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 697 times since then and 56 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 25, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. 5. submitted on June 30, 2026, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California.
