Central Vancouver in Metro Vancouver, British Columbia — Canada’s West Coast (North America)

Ram Mk II

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, July 1, 2011

1. Ram Mk II Marker

Inscription. Crew 5, Wt 30 tonnes, Speed 40 km/hr, armament - 57 mm main gun, 2 x 30 cal mg, in service 1941-1945.

The Ram tank was designed and built in Canada as part of Canada's contribution to the allied war effort in WW II. A total of 1949 Ram tanks were at the Montreal Locomotive Works in Montreal, Quebec.

This tank is dedicated to all those who have served or are serving in the Royal Canadian Armoured Corps.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, World II. A significant historical year for this entry is 1949.

Location. 49° 16.764′ N, 123° 6.665′ W. Marker is in Vancouver, British Columbia, in Metro Vancouver. It is in Central Vancouver. It is at the intersection of Beatty Street and Dunsmuir Street, on the right when traveling north on Beatty Street. The marker is mounted on the side of the Ram II tank to the right (south) of the Beatty Street entrance to Drill Hall. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 620 Beatty Street, Vancouver BC V6B 2L9, Canada. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on British Columbia’s Lower Mainland

and in Coast & Mountains.

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Globally, it is in North America,

in the Cascade Range,

in the Inside Passage,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Drill Hall (a few steps from this marker); Sherman (within shouting distance of this marker); 64 Pounder Guns (within shouting distance of this marker); Percy Williams Statue (about 240 meters away, measured in a direct line); Edgett Building (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Sun Tower (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Vancouver Daily Province 67 Years (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Terry Fox Plaza (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Vancouver.

Ram Mk II - front view image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, July 1, 2011

2. Ram Mk II - front view

A total of 1,949 Ram tanks (Mk I and Mk II) were built from 1941-1943. 1,671 were sent overseas to the UK, while 277 remained in Canada.

Ram Mk II Tank and Marker - 3/4 view image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, July 1, 2011

3. Ram Mk II Tank and Marker - 3/4 view

The marker is visible here on the side of the tank, in the middle below the turret. The Drill Hall Armoury is in the background.

Credits. This page was last revised on December 22, 2025. It was originally submitted on April 9, 2012, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 1,167 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 9, 2012, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.