Battery Mitchell (1)

Battery Mitchell (1) (1904-NA) - Battery Mitchell was a reinforced concrete, Endicott Period 3 inch coastal gun battery on Middle Point Military Reservation across from Fort Ward (2), Washington. The battery was named in G.O. 194, 27 Dec 1904 after 1st lt. Robert B. Mitchell, U.S. Army Artillery Corps, who died 17 May 1904. Battery construction started in 1900, was completed in 1903 and transferred to the Coastal Artillery for use 18 Jan 1904 at a cost of $ 9,473.00. Never armed.

Battery Mitchell Gun Emplacement # 1	Battery Mitchell Gun Emplacement # 2
Battery Mitchell

Battery Mitchell (1) History

Part of the Harbor Defense of Puget Sound. Built to provide protection for the Bremerton Navy Yard and the Rich Passage.

Endicott Period

Originally built as an Endicott Period concrete coastal gun battery for two 3" M1903 guns on masking pedestal. This battery was a two story battery with both guns on the upper level and a separate magazine for each gun below. A bombproof was also provided for each position. The battery was a bit unusual because it was enclosed in concrete on all sides and the upper level was flush with the ground. This battery was never armed.

Battery Mitchell Plan

Current Status

In Manchester State Park, Washington. No period guns or mounts in place.

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Location: Manchester State Park, Washington, across from Fort Ward (2), Washington Maps & Images Lat: 47.578009 Long: -122.54498 Multi Maps from ACME Maps from Bing Maps from Google Elevation: 35'

Recent Blog Posts

• Fort Ward and Middle Point Military Reservation in Washington State

Sources:

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

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Visited: 18 Apr 2010

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  Battery Mitchell Magazines
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  Battery Mitchell Bombproof Entrance