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  6" Naval Gun 
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David Pennefather 1972

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Justin Taylan 2000
Wartime History
This 6" Naval Gun (150mm Naval Gun) was emplaced at Malumanu overlooking Karavia Bay and Simpson Harbor.

Display
Since the early 1970s, this gun is displayed at the Coastwatcher's Memorial Lookout (Coastwatcher's Memorial Park). The breech of the gun has a oval with the Imperial Japanese Naval anchor and kanji.

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Last Updated
April 19, 2021

 

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