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111-ton gun at Woolwich
Firing the 111-ton gun at Woolwich (the largest gun in existence). Constructed at the Elswick Works of Sir W. G. Armstrong, Mitchell & Co. of Newcastle upon Tyne, it was designed for arming the most modern warships. It had a calibre of 16.25in and a total length of 43ft 8in. Its 1800lb shells emerged from the muzzle at a speed of 2020ft per second, and could penetrate wrought iron to a depth of 30.6in at a distance of 1000yds. The gun had an effective range of 8 miles. Picture shows the gun being tested at Woolwich Arsenal in South East London. Date: 1887
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1887 Armstrong Arsenal Artillery Elswick Engineering Firing Gunnery Guns Test Testing Woolwich
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This photograph captures the moment of the historic test firing of the colossal 111-ton gun at Woolwich Arsenal in South East London, in the year 1887. Designed and constructed at the esteemed Elswick Works of Sir W. G. Armstrong, Mitchell & Co. of Newcastle upon Tyne, this gun was a marvel of 19th-century engineering and the largest of its kind in existence. With a formidable calibre of 16.25 inches and an impressive total length of 43ft 8in, it was specifically engineered to arm the most modern warships of the era. The gun's prodigious 1800lb shells were propelled from the muzzle at an astonishing speed of 2020ft per second, capable of penetrating wrought iron to a depth of 30.6 inches at a distance of 1000 yards. Its effective range extended to an impressive 8 miles. In this image, the gun is undergoing rigorous testing at Woolwich Arsenal, a hub of military innovation and development. The photograph serves as a testament to the groundbreaking advancements in gunnery technology during the late 19th century. The 111-ton gun represented the pinnacle of military might and engineering prowess, a symbol of the relentless pursuit of progress and the unwavering commitment to national defense.
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