War Memorials of Wisconsin

Mark 13 projectile

The 16 inch diameter Mark 13 projectile was designed for use with the 16 in/50 caliber Mark 7 guns on Iowa (BB-61) and Montana (BB-67) class battleships. The Mark 13 was a high-explosive projectile, weighing 1,900 pounds, intended for unarmored targets and shore bombardment.

There is 1 known Mark 13 projectile on display in Wisconsin. It is at the following location.

City Located Photo(s) Model Lot
Number		 Location GPS Map(s)
Almond, WI Mk 13 Mod 2 139-37 Am. Legion Post 339 memorial,
Cty Rd D, West edge of town		 N 44° 15.523'
W 89° 24.974'


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