100 Ton Gun, Gibraltar
The 100 Ton Gun actually weighs just over 100 tons and is one of only two to still be around in the world today. Out of the four that were built in 1870, two of these giant guns were built for the defence of Gibraltar while the other two were built for Malta. The 100 Ton Gun now resides at Napier of Magdala Battery in Gibraltar which is a stop off point on some of our Gibraltar Tours.
The gun itself has a 32 feet long barrel and can fire a 2,000 pound shell that can reach a distance of 8 miles at a speed of 1,500 feet per second. This gave the gun the ability to penetrate just over 2 feet of iron.
Visitors also can enjoy the wandering through the museum, where exhibits bring the history of this powerful Victorian-era weapon to life. It is an ideal stop for anyone interested in Gibraltar’s military heritage, showcasing how the massive coastal gun once protected the Rock and the surrounding seas.
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