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Fieldgun
The Field Gun run is a tribute to the Royal Navy’s involvement in the relief of Ladysmith during the Boer War in 1900, when guns from HMS Powerful were hauled to Ladysmith by the ship’s Naval Brigade to defend the town against the Boer attack.
The field gun run competition first took place at the Royal Tournament of 1907. It is estimated that 15,000 men of the Royal Navy have taken part in the competition throughout the century. The last Field gun run at the Royal Tournament took place in 1999. The competition still continues annually.
Field Gun Competition Crew- Whale Islands c.1900 Down the Straight - Run home
Crew approaching finishing line. Wooden spike being carried would have been used to assist in lifting and launching the gun through the enemy hide in the wall.
