Battery Davis (2)
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Battery Davis (2) (1940-1948) - Battery Richmond P. Davis was a reinforced concrete, World War II 16 inch casemated coastal gun battery on Fort Funston, California. The battery was named after MG Richmond P. Davis. Battery construction started in November 1936, was completed 1 May 1940 and transferred to the Coastal Artillery for use 21 Sep 1940 at a cost of $ 670,356.49. Deactivated in 1948.
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Battery Davis (2) History
Part of the Harbor Defense of San Francisco.
World War II
Originally built as an World War II concrete coastal gun battery with two 16" M1919 casemated guns mounted on M1919MI Barbette carriages.
| Empl. No. | Caliber Type | Barrel Length | Model | Serial No. | Manufacturer | Carriage | Service Dates | Notes |
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| 1 | 16" Rifle | 816" | M1919 | 64 | Navy | Barbette, M1919MI, #10, Navy | 1940-1948 | See note 1 |
| 2 | 16" Rifle | 816" | M1919 | 74 | Navy | Barbette, M1919MI, #14, Navy | 1940-1948 | See note 1 |
| Source: RCW Form 1, Jul 1943, Coastal Defense Study Group, Berhow, Mark A. ed, American Seacoast Defenses: A Reference Guide, 2nd Edition, CDSG Press, McLean, VA, 2004, ISBN 0-9748167-0-1, pages 174-175, 214 Note 1: | ||||||||
Current Status
Part of the Golden Gate Recreation Area (GGNRA) administered by the National Park Service. No period guns or mounts in place.
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Location: Fort Funston, California Maps & Images Lat: 37.7185903 Long: -122.5034809
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Sources:
- Coastal Defense Study Group, Press, Digital Library, Forums
- California Military Museum - Battery Davis
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Visited: 24 Aug 2009
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