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  140mm Naval Gun Type 3 (1914) Kangu No. 1
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D Pennefather 1974

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Stephen Turner 1985
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Josh McDade 1999
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Justin Taylan 2003

Gun History
Delivered to the Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) as 14cm/50 3rd Year Type Naval Gun / 140mm Naval Gun Type III serial number unknown. Transported to Kangu Beach on southern Bougainville.

Wartime History
 One of two guns, emplaced furthest to the east at Kangu Beach on southern Bougainville. To the west is 140mm Naval Gun Type III (No. 2).

Today
The gun still remains in situ today.



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Last Updated
November 22, 2025

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