The BL 9.2-inch Mk VIII naval gunMk VIII = Mark 8. Britain used Roman numerals to denote Marks (models) of ordnance until after World War II. Mark VIII indicates this was the eighth model of BL 9.2-inch naval gun. was designed for the new cordite propellants and was the first British wire-wound gun of this calibre.
Naval service The guns were mounted on the s from 1897 until their decommissioning. After they were decommissioned some of the guns were used in coast defence in the UK, and from 1916 on one was mounted on the monitor .
See also List of naval guns
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References Text Book of Gunnery , 1902. London: Printed for His Majesty's Stationery Office, by Harrison and Sons, St. Martin's Lane Tony DiGiulian, British 9.2"/40 (23.4 cm) Mark VIII
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