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<Reply # 20 on 4/4/2006 2:39 PM >
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I have some pictures of it, its a 6 inch gun. Pretty big meant to take out battle ships.
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Do you know if they saved it? N.
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Skaught
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<Reply # 21 on 4/5/2006 7:31 AM >
| | | | Peter Judd did a video tour of them in one of his episodes on BCTV.
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<Reply # 22 on 4/5/2006 10:06 AM >
| | | | Can't sat whether or not the gun was saved. But heres the tour. A selection of photos old and new. T.L.
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nobody
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5:55 is a state of mind
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<Reply # 23 on 4/5/2006 2:15 PM >
| | | | Excellent, brings back childhood memories. N.
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A. Lien
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<Reply # 24 on 4/8/2006 6:18 AM >
| | | | "Can't sat whether or not the gun was saved. But heres the tour. A selection of photos old and new. T.L."
Amaaazing, Sears & Roebuck Artillery Defense System 695.00 F.O.B. Halifax, installation extra! I wants 1!, great pics btw.
My sister is Charlotte Light and Dark. Who am I?
Farewell and thank you... "I was doing something that I thought could have some impact someday. In many ways, it's really these photographs that kept me going creatively." Dennis Hopper |
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nobody
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5:55 is a state of mind
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<Reply # 25 on 4/10/2006 5:30 PM >
| | | | Posted by Mr. A. Lien
"Can't sat whether or not the gun was saved. But heres the tour. A selection of photos old and new. T.L."
Amaaazing, Sears & Roebuck Artillery Defense System 695.00 F.O.B. Halifax, installation extra! I wants 1!, great pics btw.
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Where is this one? Did you say tour? N.
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A. Lien
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<Reply # 26 on 4/10/2006 7:21 PM >
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It's in Victoria, (more info on page 41 of the Victoria tunnel thread). I'll give you a tour if you're in town. Or PM me if you want detailed instructions. It's a public park, more or less at the bottom of Head Street. Yes, 'Head' Street you read rite. Keep going until you hit water, (the boat launch) then walk to your left for a few minutes, and there it be.
My sister is Charlotte Light and Dark. Who am I?
Farewell and thank you... "I was doing something that I thought could have some impact someday. In many ways, it's really these photographs that kept me going creatively." Dennis Hopper |
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<Reply # 27 on 4/10/2006 8:12 PM >
| | | | Posted by Mr. A. Lien
It's in Victoria, (more info on page 41 of the Victoria tunnel thread). I'll give you a tour if you're in town. Or PM me if you want detailed instructions. It's a public park, more or less at the bottom of Head Street. Yes, 'Head' Street you read rite. Keep going until you hit water, (the boat launch) then walk to your left for a few minutes, and there it be.
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Hey!
I am totally into touring that Victoria gun placement. Would you be willing to give me more info on that? We may come invade the Island sometime in the next few months. Is it accessible??
Cheers!
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A. Lien
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<Reply # 28 on 4/11/2006 5:02 AM >
| | | | I don't think you will have any trouble invading the island, as you can see our guns are missing!
As well as this free park in Esquimalt, you might want to check out Fort Rodd Hill in Colwood. It's easy to find, and is in the phone book. They charge admission, so it's 'Disney UE', but good for learning about the guns and bunkers. They have decommisioned guns still in place, and other cool stuff.
The gun turret in the photo is one of several, and that cool little tunnel is nearby. This is a free public park, so I think it's okay to post the directions. From downtown, cross the Johnson Street bridge, (and be sure to admire the beautiful abandoned Janion Building on your right, it's on the downtown side) Take photos if you get into that,  never been done, yet...
it's basically bomb proof.
Once over the bridge just follow the road for a couple of kms, (see the old rail turntable on your left), and keep going until you get to Lampson Street, turn left on Lampson, and drive to the very end. (Or jog down Head street, Lampson is easier) There's a boat launch parking area. Walk left and see what you find.
Cheers, enjoy!
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| | | Re: WW2 Gun emplacements.
<Reply # 29 on 4/11/2006 5:56 AM >
| | | | Posted by Mr. A. Lien
be sure to admire the beautiful abandoned Janion Building on your right, it's on the downtown side) Take photos if you get into that, never been done, yet...
it's basically bomb proof.
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Actually, I think Kubla Khan was in the Janion building, there is a thread somewhere on here, interior photos included.
*Edit: You have to have Level 3 to to view the Janion thread.
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A. Lien
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<Reply # 30 on 4/11/2006 3:28 PM >
| | | | I could be wrong, you could be right... I believe some people from the heritage group got in with permission at one point. Maybe K.K. was in that group. I think he would have told me if he got in.
Any chance you could re post a pic or two, without breaking any rules of the board? Supposed to be an impressive staircase in it. Not even any interior photos at the City Archives, but I haven't checked the others. Thanks.
My sister is Charlotte Light and Dark. Who am I?
Farewell and thank you... "I was doing something that I thought could have some impact someday. In many ways, it's really these photographs that kept me going creatively." Dennis Hopper |
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Mowgli-dog
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<Reply # 31 on 4/11/2006 10:35 PM >
| | | | KK?
"We sleep safely in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm." -George Orwell
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nobody
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5:55 is a state of mind
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<Reply # 32 on 4/12/2006 10:32 PM >
| | | | Posted by Mowgli-dog
Actually, I think Kubla Khan was in the Janion building, there is a thread somewhere on here, interior photos included.
*Edit: You have to have Level 3 to to view the Janion thread.
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I thought so too but that myth was dispelled. Peace. N.
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KAMALA
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<Reply # 33 on 4/13/2006 12:55 AM >
| | | | Hate to leave a newby reply in a thread... but...
How do I move up to Level 3? I really want to check that shite out.
Cobra UE Vancouver
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<Reply # 34 on 4/13/2006 2:48 AM >
| | | | Thank you for this very cool post. Looks like an awesome place to visit.
Too bad in the gun-lockers you didn't find any "prizes" to take home 
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