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  15cm (7.9") Anti-Submarine Mortar (No. 2)
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Justin Taylan 2009

Wartime History
Emplaced in a shipboard cradle mountain. Likely, the bow gun of a Japanese transport or cargo ship, used for anti-submarine defense. Later, removed and emplaced in Manila, likely at Intramuros and the Dewey Boulevard approaches to defend the city.

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One of two guns displayed outdoors at VFP Hospital next to the VFP Museum off Veterans Road, Tuguig in Manila.

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Last Updated
November 6, 2019

 

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15cm A/S Mortar
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