Battery Crenshaw

Battery Crenshaw (1900-1920) - Battery Crenshaw was constructed at Fort Columbia between April of 1899 and June of 1900, with the third emplacement being completed in October of 1900. The first and second emplacements were transfered to service on June 28, 1900 and the third emplacement on Oct. 29, 1900 for a total cost of $15,462.51. Battery Crenshaw was named after Captain Frank F. Crenshaw, who died June 5th, 1900 of wounds received in action at the Philippines during the Spanish American War.

View of Battery Crenshaw, Feb 2008

Side view of Battery Crenshaw, March 22, 2008.

Battery Crenshaw History

A concrete Endicott Period battery that, along with Battery Smur, protected the Columbia River Minefield between Fort Columbia and Fort Stevens. The battery was armed with three 3-inch rapid fire rifles that sat on a pedestal mount. The battery was active for only eighteen years. Between the years 1918 to 1920 the guns were removed and scrapped when they were determined to be obsolete. The carriages were scrapped after 1921.

Battery Crenshaw Armament (edit list)

Empl No	Caliber Type	Barrel Length	Model		Serial No	Manufacturer	Carriage	Service Dates	Notes
1	3" Rifle	154.5"	M1898MI		97	Driggs-Seabury	Masking Parapet, M1898, #97, Driggs-Seabury	1900-1920
2	3" Rifle	154.5"	M1898MI		98	Driggs-Seabury	Masking Parapet, M1898, #98, Driggs-Seabury	1900-1920
3	3" Rifle	154.5"	M1898MI		104	Driggs-Seabury	Masking Parapet, M1898, #104, Driggs-Seabury	1900-1920
Source: CDSG

Current Status

The battery is in excellent condition. The collars and pedestal mounts still remain.

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Location: Fort Columbia, Washington Maps & Images Lat: 46.251531 Long: -123.920544 Multi Maps from ACME Maps from Bing Maps from Google Elevation: 80'

Sources:

• Coastal Defense Study Group

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Visited: 16 Feb 2008

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  Side view of Battery Crenshaw, March 22, 2008.
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