Wartime History
This gun was manufactured by Stabilimento Armstrong-Pozzuoli during 1902. This company was a subsidiary of Sir W.G. Armstrong-Whitworth. These guns were also manufactured in Japan by Nihon Seiko Shi (Japanese Steelworks), their Japanese subsidiary

This gun was emplaced at Sapuk on Moen Island (Weno) at Truk Atoll.

Wreckage
Abandoned since the war.

Myth of Singapore Gun
Manufactured by Stabilimento Armstrong-Pozzuoli (1902). It is often reported that this was a British made gun, captured by the Japanese in Singapore and relocated to the island. This is not true. 8-inch costal defense guns in Micronesia to learn more about this history.

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Last Updated
October 1, 2009