BL 8-inch Mk I – VII naval gun
The BL 8 inch guns Mark I to Mark VII were the first generations of British rifled breechloaders of medium-heavy calibre. They were initially designed for gunpowder propellants and were of both 25.5 and 30 calibres lengths.
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BL 8-inch Mk I – VII naval gun
The BL 8 inch guns Mark I to Mark VII were the first generations of British rifled breechloaders of medium-heavy calibre. They were initially designed for gunpowder propellants and were of both 25.5 and 30 calibres lengths.
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The BL 8 inch guns Mark I to M ...... 25.5 and 30 calibres lengths.
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Mk VII on disappearing carriage at North Head, Devonport, New Zealand
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Mk VII :
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Mks III, IV, VI :
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2012-07-12
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Mk I, VI : RGF
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Mk VII : EOC
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YES
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YES
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YES
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Mk I, III, IV : RGF
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Mk III, IV, VI, VII EOC
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Ordnance BL 8 inch gun Mks I - VII
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United Kingdom
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Mk III :
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Mk IV & VI : bore
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Mk VII :
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Coast defence gun
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Mks III, IV, VI, VII, VIIA
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Mk III :
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Mk IV & VI :
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Mk VII :
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Mk III & VI : 14 tons
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Mk IV : 15 tons
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Mk VII : 12 tons
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Mk VIIA : 13 tons barrel & breech
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The BL 8 inch guns Mark I to M ...... 25.5 and 30 calibres lengths.
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BL 8-inch Mk I – VII naval gun
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BL 8-inch-gun Mk I – VII naval gun
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Ordnance BL 8 inch gun Mks I - VII
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