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'''{{PAGENAME}}''' ( ) - Battery McFarland was a concrete [[Endicott Period]] | {{PageHeader}} | ||
'''{{PAGENAME}}''' (1900-1917 ) - Battery McFarland was a concrete [[Endicott Period]] 8" gun battery located on [[Fort Armistead (1)]], Maryland. In 1903 the Battery was named for Maj. [[Daniel McFarland]], [[23rd U.S. Infantry]] who was killed in Canada in 1814 during the [[War of 1812]]. Battery construction started in 1897, was completed in 1899 and transferred to the Coast Artillery for use 15 Jan 1900 at a total cost of $140,383.10 (cost included both Battery McFarland and [[Battery Winchester]]). Deactivated in 1917 when the guns were shipped out. | |||
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[[Image:Fort Armistead Battery McFarland.jpg|300px|thumb|left|Battery McFarland]] | [[Image:Fort Armistead Battery McFarland - 01.jpg|300px|thumb|left|Battery McFarland Shell Lift Cover]] | ||
[[Image:Fort Armistead Battery McFarland.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Battery McFarland]] | [[Image:Fort Armistead Battery McFarland Emp -1 T.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Battery McFarland Gun Line from Emplacement #1]] | ||
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Battery McFarland was a reinforced concrete [[ | Battery McFarland was a reinforced concrete [[Endicott Period]] gun battery with three 8" M1888MII guns mounted on LF M1894 disappearing carriages. The guns were removed 21 Dec 1917 and shipped to the [[Watervliet]] Arsenal. The carriages were shipped to [[Fort Armistead (1)]] in late 1897 from the [[Watertown]] Arsenal and were all scrapped in May 1918. | ||
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(B) 39.2089551, -76.5340179, Battery McFarland | (B) 39.2089551, -76.5340179, Battery McFarland | ||
(1) 39.208731, -76.533935, Emplacement #1 | (1) 39.208731, -76.533935, Emplacement #1 | ||
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Image:Fort Armistead Battery McFarland | Image:Fort Armistead Battery McFarland Emp -1 LL.jpg|Battery McFarland Emplacement #1 | ||
Image:Fort Armistead Battery McFarland | Image:Fort Armistead Battery McFarland Emp -1 LR.jpg|Battery McFarland Emplacement #1 Base | ||
Image:Fort Armistead Battery McFarland | Image:Fort Armistead Battery McFarland Emp -1 TL.jpg|Battery McFarland Emplacement #1 from Above | ||
Image:Fort Armistead Battery McFarland Emp -2 LL.jpg|Battery McFarland Emplacement #2 | |||
Image:Fort Armistead Battery McFarland Emp -3 LR.jpg|Battery McFarland Emplacement #3 | |||
Image:Fort Armistead Battery McFarland - 12.jpg|Battery McFarland from Below | |||
Image:Fort Armistead Battery McFarland - 13.jpg|Battery McFarland Emplacement #1 Lower Entrance | |||
Image:Fort Armistead Battery McFarland - 14.jpg|Battery McFarland Lower Entrance between #1 & #2 | |||
Image:Fort Armistead Battery McFarland - 16.jpg|Battery McFarland Lower Entrance between #2 & #3 | |||
Image:Fort Armistead Battery McFarland - 18.jpg|Battery McFarland Emplacement #3 Lower Room Interior | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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[[Category:Maryland Battery]] | [[Category:Maryland Battery]] | ||
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[[Category:City Park]] | [[Category:City Park]] | ||
[[Category:Endicott Period Battery]] | [[Category:Endicott Period Battery]] | ||
[[Category:Coastal Battery]] | [[Category:Coastal Battery]] | ||
[[Category:Fort Armistead]] | [[Category:Fort Armistead (1)]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 06:01, 23 September 2021
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Battery McFarland (1900-1917 ) - Battery McFarland was a concrete Endicott Period 8" gun battery located on Fort Armistead (1), Maryland. In 1903 the Battery was named for Maj. Daniel McFarland, 23rd U.S. Infantry who was killed in Canada in 1814 during the War of 1812. Battery construction started in 1897, was completed in 1899 and transferred to the Coast Artillery for use 15 Jan 1900 at a total cost of $140,383.10 (cost included both Battery McFarland and Battery Winchester). Deactivated in 1917 when the guns were shipped out.
 
HistoryPart of the Harbor Defense of Baltimore. Battery McFarland was a reinforced concrete Endicott Period gun battery with three 8" M1888MII guns mounted on LF M1894 disappearing carriages. The guns were removed 21 Dec 1917 and shipped to the Watervliet Arsenal. The carriages were shipped to Fort Armistead (1) in late 1897 from the Watertown Arsenal and were all scrapped in May 1918.
Current StatusOn Fort Armistead Baltimore City Park. No period guns or carriages are in place. The Battery is covered with graffitti and a bit overgrown.
Sources: Links:
Battery McFarland Picture Gallery
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