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== [[Endicott Period]] == | == [[Endicott Period]] (1890-1910) == | ||
{{HDPuget Sound}} Designed to protect both the Straight of Juan De Fuca and the Admiralty Inlet to Puget Sound. | {{HDPuget Sound}} Designed to protect both the Straight of Juan De Fuca and the Admiralty Inlet to Puget Sound. | ||
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[[Image:FortCaseyBatterySchenck_Plan(2).jpg|thumb|left|795px|Battery Schenck Plan]] | [[Image:FortCaseyBatterySchenck_Plan(2).jpg|thumb|left|795px|Battery Schenck Plan]] | ||
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== [[World War I]] == | == [[World War I]] (1917-1918) == | ||
Battery Schenck was identified to lose four mortars to the European campaign in 1918 | {{WWICoastalGuns}} Battery Schenck was identified to lose four mortars to the European campaign in 1918. The mortars were retained when it became clear that the war was drawing to a close. | ||
== [[World War | == [[World War II]] (1941-1945) == | ||
All eight of Battery Schenck's mortars were removed in 1942, during [[World War II]]. | All eight of Battery Schenck's mortars were removed in 1942, during [[World War II]]. | ||
== Current Status == | == Current Status == | ||
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'''Links: ''' | '''Links: ''' | ||
* [http://jnelsonphotography.com/Coastal-Defenses-of-Puget/Fort-Casey-State-Park/Battery-Schenck/11217690_q6hef/ Battery Schenck Photo Gallery] | * [http://jnelsonphotography.com/Coastal-Defenses-of-Puget/Fort-Casey-State-Park/Battery-Schenck/11217690_q6hef/ Battery Schenck Photo Gallery] | ||
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[[Category:Washington All]] | [[Category:Washington All]] | ||
[[Category:Washington Battery]] | [[Category:Washington Battery]] | ||
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[[Category:Preserved]] | [[Category:Preserved]] | ||
[[Category:State Park]] | [[Category:State Park]] | ||
Revision as of 07:52, 7 June 2011
Battery Schenck (1899-1942) - Battery Alexander Schenck is a concrete Endicott Period 12" motar battery located on Fort Casey, Whidbey Island, Island County, Washington. Named in G.O. 20, 25 Jan 1906, after Lt. Col. Alexander D. Schenck, U.S. Artillery Corps, who died 16 Sep 1905. The Battery was begun in 1898, completed in 1899 and transferred to the Coastal Artillery for use 16 Jun 1902 at a total cost of $46,603.50. The mortars were dismounted in 1942 during World War II.
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Endicott Period (1890-1910)
Part of the Harbor Defense of Puget Sound. Designed to protect both the Straight of Juan De Fuca and the Admiralty Inlet to Puget Sound.
Originally built with eight 12" M1890 MI mortars on M1896 MI carriages in a concrete battery with two mortar pits. Each of the mortars was capable of firing a seven hundred pound shell nine miles and proved accurate enough to hit a moving practice target seven miles away in 1913.
| Empl No |
Caliber Type |
Barrel Length |
Model | Serial No |
Manufacturer | Carriage | Service Dates |
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| A-1 | 12" Mortar | 141.12" | M1890MI | 48b | Bethlehem | Mortar, M1896MI, #141, Am. Hoist & D. Co. | 1902-1942 | ||
| A-2 | 12" Mortar | 141.12" | M1890MI | 55d | Bethlehem | Mortar, M1896MI, #139, Am. Hoist & D. Co. | 1902-1942 | ||
| A-3 | 12" Mortar | 141.12" | M1890MI | 48a | Builders | Mortar, M1896MI, #140, Am. Hoist & D. Co. | 1902-1942 | ||
| A-4 | 12" Mortar | 141.12" | M1890MI | 47 | Builders | Mortar, M1896MI, #137, Am. Hoist & D. Co. | 1902-1942 | ||
| B-1 | 12" Mortar | 141.12" | M1890MI | 45 | Builders | Mortar, M1896MI, #293, Rarig | 1902-1942 | ||
| B-2 | 12" Mortar | 141.12" | M1890MI | 54 | Bethlehem | Mortar, M1896MI, #126, Am. Hoist & D. Co. | 1902-1942 | ||
| B-3 | 12" Mortar | 141.12" | M1890MI | 55c | Watervliet | Mortar, M1896MI, #112, Providence | 1902-1942 | ||
| B-4 | 12" Mortar | 141.12" | M1890MI | 14 | Niles | Mortar, M1896MI, #127, Am. Hoist & D. Co. | 1902-1942 | ||
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World War I (1917-1918)
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. Battery Schenck was identified to lose four mortars to the European campaign in 1918. The mortars were retained when it became clear that the war was drawing to a close.
World War II (1941-1945)
All eight of Battery Schenck's mortars were removed in 1942, during World War II.
Current Status
Part of the Fort Casey State Park on Whidbey Island, Island County, Washington. The Battery is accessible to the public and the rooms are clean and dry but empty. No guns or carriages are in place.
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Location: Fort Casey, Whidbey Island, Island County, Washington Maps & Images Lat: 48.161382 Long: -122.67594 |
Sources:
- U.S.Army, Supplement to the Harbor Defense Project, Harbor Defenses of Puget Sound, (CCA-AN-PS), 12 Aug 1945, CDSG
Links:
Visited: 18 Jul 2008
Battery Schenck Picture Gallery
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Battery Schenck Shell Gallery Entrance -
Battery Schenck Shell Gallery -
Battery Schenck Pit B Telephone & Signal Booth -
Battery Schenck Plotting Room Pad -
Battery Schenck Pit A Telephone & Signal Booth -
Battery Schenck Pit A Telephone & Signal Booth Interior -
Battery Schenck Stairs to Store Rooms -
Battery Schenck Pit A from Above -
Battery Schenck Mortar Pit B from Above
