Hartlepool, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
25pr Mk II Saluting Gun
Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 18, 2018
1. 25pr Mk II Saluting Gun Marker
25pr Mk II Saluting Gun
Calibre 87.6mm (3.45 inch)
Range 12km (13,400 yards)
Rate of Fire 6-8 rounds per minute
Shell weight 11.3kg (25lb)
This 25 pounder is used today by The Heugh Gun Battery to fire blank charges as a saluting gun. A reduced black powder charge is used which is sufficient to produce a very loud bang, however no projectile is fired. When fully loaded this gun would have produced a louder and more pronounced percussive blast, strong enough to shatter nearby windows!
Although the gun can be operated effectively by a crew of four, the standard detachment was six men who were designated by Number.
1- The Detachment Commander, usually a Sergeant.
2- Responsible for loading the shell and operating the breech.
3- Responsible for laying (aiming) the gun.
4- Assisted with loading the gun
6- Transferred the ammunition from the limber or ready use supply to the No.6.
6- The Second in Command, responsible for preparing the shells for firing and setting the fuses. Usually a Bombardier.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Military.
Location. 54° 41.823′ N, 1° 10.607′ W. Marker is in Hartlepool, England. Marker can be reached from
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 25pr Saluting Gun 1942 (a few steps from this marker); Mk I Anti Aircraft Gun (a few steps from this marker); Fv 4201 Chieftan (a few steps from this marker); Burney Recoilless Rifle (a few steps from this marker); Naval Coast Defence Gun (a few steps from this marker); Bofors L/60 Anti-Aircraft Gun (within shouting distance of this marker); 6 inch Mk VII 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 Mk II Saluting Gun
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 144 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 2, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
