Fall River in Bristol County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
5-Inch Gun System
Each 5-inch gun system consisted of a twin gun mount and two handling rooms below. Inside were the men, machinery, gunpowder, and projecticles required to fire a shot.
Rammer
The rammer pushed the projectile and powder case one at a time into the gun before it was fired.
Upper Handling Room
Here, crew sent projectiles and powder cirectly to the gun above.
Magazine
Powder cases were stored here in a flame-proof compartment.
Gun Barrels
These barrels could elevate to a maximum of 85 degrees.
Gun Houe
In here, projectiles and a powder case were loaded for firing.
Lower Handling Room
This room held 1,700 powder cases and 1,100 projectiles.
5-inch Projectiles
These shells weighed up to 55 pounds.
Ammunition Hoists
These hoists carried projectiles and powder cases to the upper handling room for loading.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: War, World II • Waterways & Vessels.
Location. 41° 42.401′ N, 71° 9.778′ W. Marker is in Fall River, Massachusetts, in Bristol County. It can be reached from Water Street west
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Regionally, this marker is in the South Coast. It is also in the American Northeast, in New England, and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: 5-Inch Gun (here, next to this marker); Gunner's Mate (here, next to this marker); Shrapnel Damage (a few steps from this marker); Boats + Rescue Craft (a few steps from this marker); Crew (a few steps from this marker); Topside (a few steps from this marker); Below Deck (a few steps from this marker); World War II (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fall River.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 6, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 6, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 5 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 6, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
