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I've been sent the attached images which show a solid cylinder with what I assume is a removable cap. It's looks like a bag charge container or similar, for Naval Service. As can be seen, the raised lettering states '5 " Tank Mk VI Mod-1' and 'NS 1940'.

I'm presuming 'NS' is Naval Service. Am I correct? Can anyone provide some positive identification and use information about this 'tank Mk VI', please? - (Don't get excited Colin, I don't think it is a part for your MkVIA!)

Sorry about the sideways images - don't know why they loaded that way.

Mike

Here you go Mike.

Attachment 99811

Attachment 99812

Attachment 99813

Thanks Rick ....

But no takers on a positive ID??

Mike

No takers, but almost certainly "NS" does not stand for Naval Service. It will be the initials or a code for the manufacturer.

Where an item is specified for "Land Service" or "Naval Service", this will be included in the nomenclature of the item.

Naval Service is usually "A" as in Admiralty.

I would have thought that explosives were contained in low strength containers, so as to not be building a bomb.
With propellants, they will usually burn with a flame (eg cordite, nitrocellulose) but when contained they go bang.

Mike.

This website talks about the development of the 5 inch Naval Gun and mentions British versions being the Mk VI and Mk VII.

http://www.navweaps.com/Weapons/WNUS_5-51_mk7.php

Perhaps there is a connection to this item?


David

Thanks David, that provides a very useful line of further inquiry. The nomenclature 'Mod-1' certainly says naval use to me, as does the general design of the container.

Mike