Armstrong Cannon

Located within the Military Service Park, this cannon has been used and preserved since the era of Governor Liu Ming-chuan during the Qing Dynasty and through the Japanese colonial period until today. It is 5.55 meters long, weighs 12 metric tons, has an 8-inch bore diameter, and an effective range of 5 kilometers. Manufactured in the UK, it is currently the only remaining large-scale authentic cannon. ※For more detailed information, please refer to the National Cultural Heritage Network's 'Armstrong 8-inch Breech-loading Cannon'.