Naval gun emplacement at Gypsy Cove, Built by Vickers in the UK it is one of a pair that defends the Port William harbour outside Stanley. On 8th December 1914 a German fleet was defeated in battle by the Royal Navy to the South East of the Falklands, the German ships closed within 10 miles of the Falkland coast line. Not wanting to let the Germans get that close again these guns were placed here at the start of WWII. Port Stanley.

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