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FtWadsworthBatteryHudson (1899-1944) - Battery Hudson was a reinforced concrete, Endicott Period 12 inch coastal gun battery on Fort Wadsworth (1), Richmond County, New York. The battery was named in G.O. 43, 4 Apr 1900, after the old old earth battery in which it is located. Battery construction started in 1898, was completed in 1900 and transferred to the Coastal Artillery for use 18 Aug 1900 at a cost of $ 99,463.06. Deactivated in 1944.

Endicott Period

Part of the Harbor Defense of Southern New York.

Originally built as an Endicott Period concrete coastal gun battery with two 12" M1888 guns mounted on M1896 disappearing carriages.

FtWadsworthBatteryHudson (1899-1944) - Battery Hudson was a reinforced concrete, Endicott Period 12 inch coastal gun battery on Fort Wadsworth (1), Richmond County, New York. The battery was named in G.O. 43, 4 Apr 1900, after the old old earth battery in which it is located. Battery construction started in 1898, was completed in 1900 and transferred to the Coastal Artillery for use 18 Aug 1900 at a cost of $ 99,463.06. Deactivated in 1944.

Endicott Period

Part of the Harbor Defense of Southern New York.

Originally built as an Endicott Period concrete coastal gun battery with two 12" M1888 guns mounted on M1896 disappearing carriages.

Battery Hudson Plan

World War I

The U.S. entry into World War I resulted in a widespread removal of large caliber coastal defense gun tubes for service in Europe. Many of the gun and mortar tubes removed were sent to arsenals for modification and mounting on mobile carriages, both wheeled and railroad. Most of the removed gun tubes never made it to Europe and were either remounted or remained at the arsenals until needed elsewhere.

Current Status

No period guns or mounts in place.

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Location: Fort Wadsworth, Richmond County, New York Maps & Images Lat: 40.6013193 Long: -74.054136 Multi Maps from ACME Maps from Bing Maps from Google Elevation: 15'

Sources:

Links:

• Coast Defense Study Group, CDSG Press, CDSG Digital Library

Visited: 15 Aug 2010

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Battery Hudson Plan

World War I

The U.S. entry into World War I resulted in a widespread removal of large caliber coastal defense gun tubes for service in Europe. Many of the gun and mortar tubes removed were sent to arsenals for modification and mounting on mobile carriages, both wheeled and railroad. Most of the removed gun tubes never made it to Europe and were either remounted or remained at the arsenals until needed elsewhere.

Current Status

No period guns or mounts in place.

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{"selectable":false,"width":"500"}

Location: Fort Wadsworth, Richmond County, New York Maps & Images Lat: 40.6013193 Long: -74.054136 Multi Maps from ACME Maps from Bing Maps from Google Elevation: 15'

Sources:

Links:

• Coast Defense Study Group, CDSG Press, CDSG Digital Library

Visited: 15 Aug 2010

FtWadsworthBatteryHudson Picture Gallery

Click on the picture to see a larger version. Contribute additional pictures - the more the better!