Old Gun Emplacement
Falkland Islands /
South Georgia /
Grytviken /
World
/ Falkland Islands
/ South Georgia
/ Grytviken
World
Second World War 1939-1945, fortification, artillery, closed / former military
there is a 4.1 inch navy gun emplacement,that was placed here at the start of the First World War to protect Leith Harbour whaling station. The gun was decommissioned and all ordinance removed. the gun is still in place.
www.mclaren.gs/hansen_point.htm
www.mclaren.gs/hansen_point.htm
Nearby cities:
Coordinates: 54°8'46"S 36°41'2"W
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