The Dutch Gun by Fred255
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Description
The bronze heavy 12 pounder gun that stands guard in front Old College Headquarters is of Dutch origin, and was brought here from Woolwich in early 1947. Also known as the Cornelis Gun, it was manufactured in 1734 by Adrianus Crans, Master Founder from 1730 - 1745 at 's-Gravenhagen (Den Haag), was one of seven brothers who were the leading artificers in the Netherlands. Their father, Jan Crans, was the founder of the 18th century Dutch Gunfounding dynasty.
Taken at The Royal Military Academy Sandhurst (RMAS), commonly known simply as Sandhurst
Thank you for looking, as always any comments or suggestions welcome 8~)
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Comments (7)
rockstrider
A very interesting capture David - I like that the crowd are in the background and not surrounding the cannon, which is often not the case when trying to take a shot. Full sized view is definitely best here mate!
BibbyBear
So where you at Sandhurst for somebody's passing out parade or was this some sort of open day that they had? A spectacular day you had by the looks of the glorious sunshine and a brilliant POV of this mighty gun - splendid photography to show the intricit details. Hugs xxx
rainbows
A mighty gun and a wonderful capture, dear David. These Sandhurst shots are just splendid. Hugs. Di. xx
wingnut55
interesting shot, i remember seeing this gun when i was about 5 years old.
tallpindo
The iron carriage, now, must be a reproduction. In the open, even Civil war pieces, have been reframed. So it is that Italy reasserts itself as Roman.
Janiss
Stunning capture my friend!
RocksLady
Schönes Bild ein sehr Alter Gegenstand Wundervoll !!! Gruß Rocksy