Tower Hamlets in Greater London, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
Bronze Gun
Photographed By Michael Herrick, April 27, 2018
1. Bronze Gun Marker
Cast by the founder Mohammed ibn Hamza for the Sultan Sulaiman ibn Salim Khan, this gun was intended for a Turkish expedition to India to expel the Portuguese colonists. Captured at Aden in 1839 by Captain H Smith of HMS Volage and displayed at the Tower from 1844.
Turkish, dated 1530-1 (937AH)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles.
Location. 51° 30.448′ N, 0° 4.53′ W. Marker is in Tower Hamlets, England, in Greater London. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Tower Hill and Trinity Square, on the left when traveling west. Located within the walls of the Tower of London. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Tower Hamlets, England EC3N 4DJ, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Bronze 6-pounder Gun and Carriage (a few steps from this marker); Bronze Fortress Gun (a few steps from this marker); Iron 36-pounder Howitzer and Carriage (a few steps from this marker); Royal Logistic Corps Departure (a few steps from this marker); Iron 9-pounder Cannon (within shouting distance of this marker); Iron 24-pounder Howitzer and Carriage (within shouting distance of this marker); Iron 12 pounder Gun
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Also see . . .
1. Tower of London. (Submitted on May 15, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
2. Tower of London on Wikipedia. (Submitted on May 15, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Photographed By Michael Herrick, April 27, 2018
2. Bronze Gun
Photographed By Michael Herrick, April 27, 2018
3. Bronze Gun
Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 15, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 128 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 15, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
