6-inch Mk-XXI
Bore: 6-inch
Range: 16,000 yards
In service: 1937-1957
Number in Service: 6
These guns have an unusual history. They were originally developed for the Almirante Latorre class battleships built for Chile. But when Chile was unable to take delivery, they were brought into Uk service as Mk-XXI six-inch guns. Five were purchased for NZ initially, with a sixth purchased in 1942 for Palmer Head. The guns remained in service till 1957, but remained onsite till 1960 when they were scrapped. No examples remain in New Zealand.
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Description: Installation of gun at Palmer Head Fortress, 1937
Reference: Archives NZ, AD88/3
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Description: Installation of gun at Palmer Head Fortress, 1937
Reference: Archives NZ, AD88/3
Copyright status: No known copyright
Description: Installation of gun at Palmer Head Fortress, 1937
Reference: Archives NZ, AD88/3
Copyright status: No known copyright
Description: Installation of gun at Palmer Head Fortress, 1937
Reference: Archives NZ, AD88/3
Copyright status: No known copyright
Description: Gun at Palmer Head Fortress, 1937
Reference: Wrights Hill Restoration Society
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