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Revision as of 12:53, 22 July 2008
Battery 248 (1942-1946) - A World War II era battery built in 1942-1943 as a reinforced concrete Coastal Artillery Battery on Fort Ebey. Guns were removed in 1946 but the concrete battery support structure and fire control post remain.
Battery 248 History
Battery 248 was a battery of two, 6" rapid fire guns on either side of an earth covered reinforced concrete support structure. A separate earth covered reinforced concrete fire control post is located about 100 yards in front of the support structure.
The mounting of the two 6" guns and carriages was completed 1 Feb 1944.
Current Status
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Location: Fort Ebey, Washington Maps & Images Lat: 48.217333 Long: -122.762081 |
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Visited: 18 Jul 2008
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