Laid out in 1909, Elsternwick's Hopetoun Gardens are home to two 19th-century cannons, now considered as rare specimens. Melbourne, Australia

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The two 80-pounder cannons are now considered as fine examples of 19th century naval artillery and were commissioned in the 1860s when authorities feared a possible Russian invasion of Britain's Australian colonies.

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Size: 3450px × 5194px
Location: Elsternwick, Victoria, Australia
Photo credit: © Philip Game / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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