🔫The gun fired a one-ton shell up to 8 miles, making it a formidable weapon.
🚢Even a near-miss from the gun could sink an enemy ship due to the underwater concussion.
💣Each shell cost as much as a soldier's wages for over seven years, making it an expensive weapon.
⚙️The gun was operated by a modern steam-powered hydraulic loading system for faster firing.
👮♂️The gun served as a deterrent and was never fired in anger, proving its success.
How far could the gun fire?
—The gun had an effective range of 8 miles.
What was the cost of each shell?
—Each shell cost as much as a soldier's wages for over seven years.
Did the gun ever sink enemy ships?
—Even a near-miss from the gun could sink an enemy ship due to the powerful underwater concussion.
How was the gun operated?
—The gun was operated by a modern steam-powered hydraulic loading system for faster firing.
Was the gun ever fired in combat?
—No, the gun was never fired in anger, serving as a successful deterrent.
00:00Introduction to the world's largest gun located at Fort Rinella.
01:32Description of the gun's incredible firepower and range.
02:47Insight into the cost and expenses of operating the gun.
03:24Explanation of the hydraulic loading system used for faster firing.
03:58Importance of the gun as a deterrent and its successful history.
