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  120mm Dual Purpose Gun Type 10 (1921) Manila Bay
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Gun History
Japanese 120mm Dual Purpose Gun Type 10 (1921) serial number unknown.

Wartime History
This gun was dumped into Manila Bay, likely at the end of the Pacific War.

Wreckage
During July 2009, this gun was dredged out of Manila Bay by workers near BASECO compound in Manila. The fate of the gun afterwards is unknown.

References
The Philippines Inquirer "Old Battle Tank Found in Manila Bay" September 24, 2009 via Wayback Machine 2009
Thanks to Tony Feredo for additional information

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Last Updated
April 19, 2021

 

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