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Hansen Point 4.1" Navy Gun

The 4.1" Navy gun that was placed here at the start of the First World War to protect Leith Harbour whaling station. The gun was decommissioned and all ordinance removed. The shells shown on the mounting are solid practice rounds.

The view from Hansen Point gun emplacement looking over the bay.

Leith Harbour factory buildings as seen from the Hansen Point gun emplacement.