France
203 mm/50 (8") Model 1924
Pictures
Updated 28 March 2013
WNFR_8-50_m1924_Foch_pic.jpg

Bow turrets of Foch
Photograph copyrighted by Marius Bar

WNFR_8-50_m1924_Algerie_1935_pic.jpg

Heavy Cruiser Algérie in 1935
MB Photograph

WNFR_8-50_m1924_Algerie_1941_pic.jpg

Heavy Cruiser Algérie in 1941
MB Photograph

WNFR_8-50_m1924_Surcouf_side_pic.jpg

Submarine Cruiser Surcouf
Ministère de la Défense Photograph

WNFR_8-50_m1924_Surcouf_pic.jpg

203 mm/50 (8") Twin Turret M1929 on Submarine Surcouf
Note the muzzle closing mechanisms to keep water out of the barrels
IWM Photograph (CPL)


WNFR_8-50_m1924_Surcouf_mounting_pic.jpg

Side view of 203 mm mounting
Ministère de la Défense Photograph


WNFR_8-50_m1924_Surcouf_trunk_pic.jpg

Mounting Trunk being installed
Ministère de la Défense Photograph

Page History

22 July 2007 - Benchmark
03 March 2012 - Updated to latest template
28 March 2013 - Added photographs of Foch and Algérie