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'''{{PAGENAME}}''' (1942-1946) - Established as a coastal defense fort in 1942 during [[World War II]]. Built to support [[Fort Casey (1)|Fort Casey]], [[Fort Worden]] and [[Fort Flagler]] in the defense of Puget Sound. Located on Whidbey Island, Island County, Washington State. Named for Colonel [[Isaac Ebey]]<!-- not USMA --> a Whidbey Island pioneer killed by Indians in 1857. | '''{{PAGENAME}}''' (1942-1946) - Established as a coastal defense fort in 1942 during [[World War II]]. Built to support [[Fort Casey (1)|Fort Casey]], [[Fort Worden]] and [[Fort Flagler]] in the defense of Puget Sound. Located on Whidbey Island, Island County, Washington State. Named for Colonel [[Isaac Ebey]]<!-- not USMA --> a Whidbey Island pioneer killed by Indians in 1857. The fort was declared surplus in 1946 and was abandoned in 1947. | ||
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|width="50%"|[[File:Ft Ebey Water Tower Remains.jpg|350px|thumb|left|Fort Ebey Water Tower Remains.]] | |width="50%"|[[File:Ft Ebey Water Tower Remains.jpg|350px|thumb|left|Fort Ebey Water Tower Remains.]] | ||
|width="50%"|[[File:Ft Ebey Bks Foundation.jpg|350px|thumb|right|Fort Ebey | |width="50%"|[[File:Ft Ebey Bks Foundation.jpg|350px|thumb|right|Fort Ebey Cantonment Foundation.]] | ||
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|colspan="2"|[[File:Ft Ebey Bty 248.jpg|795px|thumb|center|Fort Ebey, | |colspan="2"|[[File:Ft Ebey Bty 248.jpg|795px|thumb|center|Fort Ebey, Battery 248, Gun Emplacement #2.]] | ||
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== [[World War II]] (1941-1945) == | == [[World War II]] (1941-1945) == | ||
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[[File:Fort Ebey Site 3 Plan.jpg|thumb|200px|left|Fort Ebey (Site 3) World War II Coast Defense Configuration Plan]] | [[File:Fort Ebey Site 3 Plan.jpg|thumb|200px|left|Fort Ebey (Site 3) World War II Coast Defense Configuration Plan]] | ||
The main defensive armament on Fort Ebey was [[Battery 248]], a battery of two, 6" rapid fire guns with an earth covered concrete support structure and a fire control post. The [[Fort Ebey | The main defensive armament on Fort Ebey was [[Battery 248]], a battery of two, 6" rapid fire guns with an earth-covered concrete support structure and a fire control post. The [[Fort Ebey WWII Radar Site]] was located south of the battery. | ||
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== Current Status == | == Current Status == | ||
Fort Ebey is now a 645 acre Washington State Park acquired from the Federal Government in three parcels; the first in 1965 and the last in 1991, for a total cost of $3,666,568. Opened to the public in | Fort Ebey is now a 645-acre Washington State Park acquired from the Federal Government in three parcels; the first in 1965 and the last in 1991, for a total cost of $3,666,568. Opened to the public in February 1981. | ||
The [[Battery 248]] concrete support structure is in good condition and open to the public. No period guns or carriages are present. The Battery Commander's (BC) station is located in front of [[Battery 248]] down the hill and is accessible. The other two fire control stations on Fort Ebey are damaged and not accessible. | The [[Battery 248]] concrete support structure is in good condition and open to the public. No period guns or carriages are present. The Battery Commander's (BC) station is located in front of [[Battery 248]] down the hill and is accessible. The other two fire control stations on Fort Ebey are damaged and not accessible. | ||
Some foundations of the fort cantonment buildings remain and a massive wooden support structure for the post water tower is still standing (2017). The remains of the [[World War II]] [[Fort Ebey | Some foundations of the fort cantonment buildings remain and a massive wooden support structure for the post water tower is still standing (2017). The remains of the [[World War II]] [[Fort Ebey WWII Radar Site]] can be seen in and around Tent Campsite #10. Three of the tower piers are protected by fencing but the adjacent transmitter building foundation is somewhat concealed by debris. The generator building pad is exposed on the north side of the Kettles Trail that passes by the site. Further down the trail is another concealed foundation on the south side of the trail that is thought to be the radar site operation building. | ||
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(F) 48.21758, -122.76165, Fort Ebey | (F) 48.21758, -122.76165, Fort Ebey | ||
(1942-1946) | (1942-1946) | ||
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{{Mapit-US-cityscale|48.21733|-122.76208}} | {{Mapit-US-cityscale|48.21733|-122.76208}} | ||
* Elevation: 200' | * Elevation: 200' | ||
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'''GPS Locations:''' | |||
* {{GPSLinkLong|Lat=48.21758|Lon=-122.76165}} Fort Ebey | |||
* {{GPSLinkLong|Lat=48.21733|Lon=-122.76208}} Battery 248 | |||
* {{GPSLinkLong|Lat=48.21754|Lon=-122.76241}} 6" Gun Emplacement #1 | |||
* {{GPSLinkLong|Lat=48.21706|Lon=-122.76194}} 6" Gun Emplacement #2 | |||
* {{GPSLinkLong|Lat=48.21560|Lon=-122.75887}} Fort Ebey SCR-296A Radar Site | |||
* {{GPSLinkLong|Lat=48.22463|Lon=-122.76941}} Fort Ebey FC Station | |||
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'''See Also:''' | '''See Also:''' | ||
* [[Battery 248]] | * [[Battery 248]] | ||
* [[Fort Ebey | * [[Fort Ebey WWII Radar Site]] | ||
* [[Harbor Defense of Puget Sound]] | * [[Harbor Defense of Puget Sound]] | ||
* [[Harbor Defense of Juan de Fuca Strait]] | * [[Harbor Defense of Juan de Fuca Strait]] | ||
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* [http://www.nps.gov/ebla/historyculture/index.htm National Park Service] | * [http://www.nps.gov/ebla/historyculture/index.htm National Park Service] | ||
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{{Visited|18, 25 May 2017, 14 Apr 2010, 18 Jul 2008}} | |||
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{{Visited|11 Aug 2022, 18, 25 May 2017, 14 Apr 2010, 18 Jul 2008}} | |||
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[[Category:Washington All]] | [[Category:Washington All]] | ||
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[[Category:2009 Puget Sound Trip]] | [[Category:2009 Puget Sound Trip]] | ||
[[Category:2010 CDSG Meeting]] | [[Category:2010 CDSG Meeting]] | ||
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Fort Ebey (2) (1942-1946) - Established as a coastal defense fort in 1942 during World War II. Built to support Fort Casey, Fort Worden and Fort Flagler in the defense of Puget Sound. Located on Whidbey Island, Island County, Washington State. Named for Colonel Isaac Ebey a Whidbey Island pioneer killed by Indians in 1857. The fort was declared surplus in 1946 and was abandoned in 1947.
World War II (1941-1945)Part of the Harbor Defense of Puget Sound.
 The main defensive armament on Fort Ebey was Battery 248, a battery of two, 6" rapid fire guns with an earth-covered concrete support structure and a fire control post. The Fort Ebey WWII Radar Site was located south of the battery.
Current StatusFort Ebey is now a 645-acre Washington State Park acquired from the Federal Government in three parcels; the first in 1965 and the last in 1991, for a total cost of $3,666,568. Opened to the public in February 1981. The Battery 248 concrete support structure is in good condition and open to the public. No period guns or carriages are present. The Battery Commander's (BC) station is located in front of Battery 248 down the hill and is accessible. The other two fire control stations on Fort Ebey are damaged and not accessible. Some foundations of the fort cantonment buildings remain and a massive wooden support structure for the post water tower is still standing (2017). The remains of the World War II Fort Ebey WWII Radar Site can be seen in and around Tent Campsite #10. Three of the tower piers are protected by fencing but the adjacent transmitter building foundation is somewhat concealed by debris. The generator building pad is exposed on the north side of the Kettles Trail that passes by the site. Further down the trail is another concealed foundation on the south side of the trail that is thought to be the radar site operation building.
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Visited: 11 Aug 2022, 18, 25 May 2017, 14 Apr 2010, 18 Jul 2008
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