Siege of Ladysmith 118 days C. Broomfield. A.B. HMS Powerful 1899 - 1999 The panels around this plinth depict the history of field Gun and commemorate the bravery of the blue jackets who took part in the Relief of Ladysmith 1899. The same courage and commitment was shown throughout the years of the command field gun competition until its cessation in 1999. To the Limit and Beyond