Location
At the head of the road leading off Eastney Esplanade into the Museum area.
Memorial
Plaque
Inscription on Plaque
CAST IRON SEA SERVICE 13-INCH MORTAR (1855) USED FOR TRAINING PURPOSES BY THE ROYAL MARINE ARTILLERY AT EASTNEY
THIS TYPE OF MORTAR WAS DESIGNED TO BE CARRIED ON A BOMB VESSEL AND USED AS A BOMBARDMENT WEAPON. ITS RANGE WAS 4000 YARDS (3700 METRES) AND THE SHELLS POSSESSED GREAT PENETRATION DUE TO THE HIGH ANGLE OF FIRE
Further Information
As of June 2006 the mortar had been removed from this position. It's current location is unknown.
