A 10-inch disappearing gun in its firing position. Disappearing guns are a type of coastal gun mounting, in which a gun is raised for firing, and lowered between shots. This hides it from view and prevents it from being hit by return fire. Popularised in the 1800s, weapon developments made them vulnerable to high-angle attacks. They were also completely useless against aircraft, so they fell out of favour in the 1910s.
More coastal defenses: https://militaryhistoria.com/16-inch-coastal-gun-batteries
More coastal defenses: https://militaryhistoria.com/16-inch-coastal-gun-batteries
A 10-inch disappearing gun in its firing position. Disappearing guns are a type of coastal gun mounting, in which a gun is raised for firing, and lowered between shots. This hides it from view and prevents it from being hit by return fire. Popularised in the 1800s, weapon developments made them vulnerable to high-angle attacks. They were also completely useless against aircraft, so they fell out of favour in the 1910s.
More coastal defenses: https://militaryhistoria.com/16-inch-coastal-gun-batteries
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