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== [[Endicott Period]] ==
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Three 15" Rodman smoothbore cannons were emplaced during the [[Spanish-American War]] as a temporary defense. These smoothbore cannons were still emplaced as late as 7 Dec 1903.


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Revision as of 19:31, 25 January 2011

Fort McClary (1808-1918) - An Third System Coastal Fort first established in 1808 in York County, Maine. Named for Major Andrew McClary who died at the Revolutionary War Battle of Bunker Hill. Abandoned in 1918.

Third System

Endicott Period

Part of the Harbor Defense of Portsmouth, New Hampshire.

Three 15" Rodman smoothbore cannons were emplaced during the Spanish-American War as a temporary defense. These smoothbore cannons were still emplaced as late as 7 Dec 1903.


Fort McClary Endicott Period Battery (edit list)
Battery
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No. Caliber Type Mount Service Years Battery Cost Notes
Battery Unnamed 3 15" SB Rodman Iron Carriage 1898-190? $ ? In place 7 Dec 1903
Source: CDSG
Fort McClary Plan


World War I

World War II

Current Status

Part of Fort McClarey State Historic Site, York County, Maine.

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Location: Fort McClary State Historic Site, York County, Maine.

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Lat: 43.0831445 Long: -70.7089412

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