Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

Field Gun

Photographed By Michael Herrick, July 30, 2018

1. Field Gun Marker

Inscription. 1899 1999 The panels around this plinth depict the history of Field Gun and commemorate the bravery of the blue jackets who took part in the Relief of Ladysmith 1899. The same courage and commitment was shown throughout the years of the Command Field Gun Competition until its cessation in 1999. To the Limit and Beyond

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Military.

Location. 50° 48.074′ N, 1° 6.595′ W. Marker is in Portsmouth, England. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Queen Street (Route B2154) and Wickham Street, on the left when traveling north. Located in Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Portsmouth, England PO1 3LR, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Field Gun Competition (here, next to this marker); Ship shape (within shouting distance of this marker); Bruce Austin Fraser (within shouting distance of this marker); HMS M.33 (within shouting distance of this marker); A Unique Survivor (within shouting distance of this marker); Heavy Weather (within shouting distance of this marker); HMS M.33’s People (within shouting distance of this marker); No. 1 Dock (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Portsmouth.

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Field Gun and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Michael Herrick, July 30, 2018

2. Field Gun and Marker

Marker on the Field Gun image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Michael Herrick, July 30, 2018

3. Marker on the Field Gun

The funding restoration and placement
of this command field gun, bronze figure
and the surrounding plaques were made
possible by the heartfelt dedication and
unparalleled organization of
“Peter John Ruddock”
1952 – 2016
Present for a while, just not long enough
in our hearts forever now
a depth of warmth and love
Presented to Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
by
Portsmouth Field Gun Association

Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 28, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 115 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 28, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.