Gun Barrel

[Morris]

I came across this photo recently, not sure if it's been on here before but i thought it would be of interest.
It shows the machining of a 15" naval gun barrel.

 

[zzr1200]

I came across this photo recently, not sure if it's been on here before but i thought it would be of interest.
It shows the machining of a 15" naval gun barrel.
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I suspect a plastic ppe hat wouldn't help much, if the chain/strap broke....

 

[Morris]

I suspect a plastic ppe hat wouldn't help much, if the chain/strap broke....

The flat cap, ppe of an empire.

 

[The_Yellow_Ardvark]

When explosion was open in Gosport there was a series of films showing the manufacturer from the forge to seeing the guns in action.

 

[frank horton]

the good old days....

 

[Bladevane]

I suspect a plastic ppe hat wouldn't help much, if the chain/strap broke..

No, but it lets you know where to put the flowers.

 

[dutch2u2]

Woolwich Arsenal. made some big guns as well

picture taken from Facebook page