Steinsfurt in Sinsheim in Rhein-Neckar-Kreis, Baden-Württemberg, Germany — Central Europe
Marinegeschütz
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Naval Gun
Photographed by James Hulse, September 24, 2024
1. Marinegeschütz / Naval Gun Marker
Amerikanisches Zwillingsgeschütz zur Fliegerabwehr auf den Zerstörern der Fletscher-Klasse im 2. Weltkrieg eingesetzt. Später auch auf Zerstörern der Bundeswehr.
American twin gun used for anti-aircraft defense on Fletscher-class destroyers in World War II. Later also on German Army destroyers.
Erected by Technik Museum Sinsheim.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, World II.
Location. 49° 14.271′ N, 8° 53.805′ E. Marker is in Sinsheim, Baden-Württemberg, in Rhein-Neckar-Kreis. It is in Steinsfurt. It is at the intersection of Eberhard-Layher-Straße and In d. Au on Eberhard-Layher-Straße. The marker and the static display are located outside of Hall 1 of the Technik Museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Eberhard-Layher-Straße 2, Sinsheim BW 74889, Germany. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, Central Europe, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire and specifically also the Holy Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: T55 (here, next to this marker); Mi 8 (here, next to this marker); Schiffskanone und Panzerplatte / Ship's Cannon and Armor Plate
this page online
More about this marker. The static displays and markers are located on the grounds of the Technik Museum. There is an entrance fee to visit the museum and markers.
Photographed by James Hulse, September 24, 2024
2. The two Naval Guns and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on December 10, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 10, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 88 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 10, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
