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Steinsfurt in Sinsheim in Rhein-Neckar-Kreis, Baden-Württemberg, Germany — Central Europe
 

Schwere 21 cm Kanone
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Heavy 21 cm Cannon

 
 
Schwere 21 cm Kanone / Heavy 21 cm Cannon Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by James Hulse, September 24, 2024
1. Schwere 21 cm Kanone / Heavy 21 cm Cannon Marker
Inscription.  German:
Die tschechische Firma Skoda baute dieses Geschütz, von dem 8 Stück nach Schweden verkauft wurden. Für den Transport wurde es zerlegt auf drei Anhänger verladen. Schußweite 34 Kilometer, Gewicht 39 to.

English Translation:
The Czech company Skoda built this gun, 8 of which were sold to Sweden. It was disassembled and loaded onto three trailers for transport. Firing range 34 kilometers, Weight 39 tons.
 
Erected by Technik Museum Sinsheim.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Military.
 
Location. 49° 14.271′ N, 8° 53.796′ 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,
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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: Schützenpanzer HS 30 / HS 30 Infantry Fighting Vehicle (here, next to this marker); Leopard 1 (a few steps from this marker); T55 (a few steps from this marker); Schiffskanone und Panzerplatte / Ship's Cannon and Armor Plate (a few steps from this marker); Marinegeschütz / Naval Gun (a few steps from this marker); Prototyp II des Leopard 1 / Prototype II of the Leopard 1 (a few steps from this marker); US Kampfpanzer M48 / US M48 Battle Tank (a few steps from this marker); US Panzerhaubitze M7B2 / US Self-Propelled Howitzer M7B2 (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sinsheim.
 
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.
 
Schwere 21 cm Kanone / Heavy 21 cm Cannon Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by James Hulse, September 24, 2024
2. Schwere 21 cm Kanone / Heavy 21 cm Cannon Marker
The side view of the Heavy 21 cm Cannon image. Click for full size.
Photographed by James Hulse, September 24, 2024
3. The side view of the Heavy 21 cm Cannon
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on December 19, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 18, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 115 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3. submitted on December 19, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
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