Kuivasaari

Finland / Uusimaa / Helsinki /

museum, island, fortification

A fortified island that has an operational coastal gun (100 TK) battery. Also has a 12" 52 cal museum gun from 1905 in operational condition. More information on the type of the gun:

Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kuivasaari

Nearby cities:

Coordinates: 60°6'9"N 25°0'59"E

Comments

gun expert (guest)

The 100 mm battery is not operational anymore. The 12-inch gun was not designed in 1905, and it was not installed until the 1930's

16 years ago | reply | hide comment
garick (guest)

over 50 photos with author comments in russian only http://www.nortfort.ru/coastal/foto_kvs1.html

16 years ago | reply | hide comment

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Guard Jaeger Regiment 5 km
Suomenlinna Marina 5.3 km
Koiratarha 5.4 km
Kissalampi 6 km
School 6 km
Tulikallio (Rock of fire) 7.6 km

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