Battery Russell

Battery Russell (1904-1944) - Battery Russell was built at Fort Stevens between Mar 1903 and Aug 1904 and was transferred for service 12 Aug 1904 at a cost of $125,000. Battery Russell was named for Bvt. Maj. Gen. David A. Russell who was killed in action 19 Sep 1864 at Opequan, VA during the U.S. Civil War.

Battery Russell Lower Ammunition Bunker and Quarters 18 May 2008

Battery Russell 18 May 2008

Battery Russell History

A concrete Endicott Period battery facing the Pacific Ocean with 2, 10" rifles on disappearing carriages.

Battery Russell Armament (edit list)

Empl No	Caliber Type	Barrel Length	Model		Serial No	Manufacturer	Carriage	Service Dates	Notes
1	10" Rifle	35'	M1900		11	Watervliet	Disappearing, M1901, #4, Watertown	1907-1944
2	10" Rifle	35'	M1900		4	Watervliet	Disappearing, M1901, #5, Watertown	1907-1944
Source: CDSG

Current Status

In good condition and open to the public. No guns or carriages in place.

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Location: On Fort Stevens, Oregon Maps & Images Lat: 46.192502 Long: -123.975348 Multi Maps from ACME Maps from Bing Maps from Google Elevation: 69'

Sources:

• Coastal Defense Study Group

Links:

Visited: 18 May 2008

Battery Russell Picture Gallery

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  Battery Russell Gun
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  Gun Emplacement
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  Upper Deck and Gun Emplacement
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  Gun Emplacement from Above
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  Control Post
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  Control Post Interior
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  Officers Room
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  Lower Walkway
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  Interior Room
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  Interior Rooms & Stairs to Gun Emplacement
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  Interior Room