Hartlepool, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
25pr Saluting Gun 1942
Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 18, 2018
1. 25pr Saluting Gun 1942 Marker
25pr Mk II Saluting Gun. 1942
Calibre 87.6mm (3.45 inch)
Range 12km (13,400 yards)
Rate of Fire 6-8 rounds per minute
Shell weight 11.3kg (25lb)
The 25 pounder is considered to have been one of the finest field artillery pieces used in the Second World War. Introduced in 1939, it remained in use by British Forces until 1972, and was still used for training purposes as late as the 1980s. Its last recorded use in combat was by the Iraqi Kurds in 2003.
The gun could be fired in the normal manner, directly at the target, but also at an angle to hit targets hidden by cover. The gun also came with a circular traversing platform. This allowed it to be set up rapidly and traverse easily onto targets making it very effective against tanks. This versatility as a field gun, howitzer and anti tank gun made the 25 pounder one of the most effective and important guns ever produced.
The limber standing beside the gun was towed between the gun and truck. It held 32 rounds with their fuses and a toolbox.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Military.
Location. 54° 41.825′ N, 1° 10.598′ W. Marker is in Hartlepool, England. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Moor Terrace and Bath
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Burney Recoilless Rifle (here, next to this marker); Naval Coast Defence Gun (a few steps from this marker); 25pr Mk II Saluting Gun (a few steps from this marker); Fv 4201 Chieftan (a few steps from this marker); Mk I Anti Aircraft Gun (a few steps from this marker); 6 inch Mk VII Gun (a few steps from this marker); Bofors L/60 Anti-Aircraft Gun (within shouting distance of this marker); Naval Gun Barrel (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hartlepool.
Also see . . .
1. Heugh Battery Museum. (Submitted on November 2, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
2. Hartlepool History Then & Now - Heugh Gun Battery. (Submitted on November 2, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
3. Heugh Battery on Wikipedia. (Submitted on November 2, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 18, 2018
2. 25pr Saluting Gun 1942
Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 18, 2018
3. 25pr Saluting Gun 1942
Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 2, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 104 times since then and 3 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 2, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
