Manufacturing a 12" Naval Gun, 1908

12-inch 50 calibre guns being manufactured, likely circa 1908 at the works of Sir W. G. Armstrong, Whitworth and Co., Elswick.

[@richgage6510]

One has to admit and respect the sheer level of skills, knowledge and experience applied here.

[@luiul1]

that guy on the ladder, if he pulled down his pants, would reveal balls as big as church bells.

[@drEvilfromLV]

At the time “Industrial secrets” were not guarded as tightly as was the case later. Besides, it probably is not wrong to say the British were trying to convey the message that Germans wouldn’t be successful in a naval arms race. 12” /50cal were also produced for foreign customers, although no German speakers among those it seems.

[@larrykielasa9204]

Thanks for posting this. It was really interesting!

[@JevansUK]

I await a health and safety advisor reacts video. Excellent video that show the Welin breech action nicely. Shame I can't read the text

[@ralphedelbach]

Why are there German titles if this is an English factory?