Hartlepool, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
6 inch Mk VII Gun
Photographed by Michael Herrick, August 18, 2018
1. 6 inch Mk VII Gun Marker
Original 6 inch Mk VII
Calibre 152mm (6 inch)
Range 14km (15,700 yards)
Rate of Fire 5 to 7 rounds per minute
Shell weight 45kg (100lb)
The original gun emplaced here was a Vickers 6 inch Mk VII gun, the workhorse of 20th Century coast defence having served from 1900 to 1956. During the Bombardment of Hartlepool, the 6 inch fired 47 rounds. The emplacement itself was struck by a German shell, but fortunately there were no casualties though it is reported that the gunners' caps were blown from their heads. Both gun commanders working in these emplacements were awarded Military Medals their actions during the attack.
The 6 inch was removed in 1936 as its vibrations on firing affected the rangefinder in the Battery Observation Post. A Lewis Gun took its place for anti aircraft defence of the battery.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Military. A significant historical year for this entry is 1900.
Location. 54° 41.836′ N, 1° 10.593′ W. Marker is in Hartlepool, England. It can be reached from the intersection of Moor Terrace and Bath Terrace, on the left when traveling east. Located
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Regionally, this marker is in North East England. 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: Naval Coast Defence Gun (a few steps from this marker); Bofors L/60 Anti-Aircraft Gun (a few steps from this marker); Burney Recoilless Rifle (a few steps from this marker); Mk I Anti Aircraft Gun (a few steps from this marker); Malta Gun (a few steps from this marker); 25pr Saluting Gun 1942 (a few steps from this marker); 6 inch Gun (within shouting distance of this marker); 25pr Mk II Saluting Gun (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hartlepool.
Also see . . .
1. Heugh Battery Museum. (Submitted on November 1, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
2. Hartlepool History Then & Now - Heugh Gun Battery.
Photographed by Michael Herrick, August 18, 2018
2. 6 inch Mk VII Gun
3. Heugh Battery on Wikipedia. (Submitted on November 1, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 1, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 233 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 1, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
