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[[Category:Endicott Period Batteries]] | [[Category:Endicott Period Batteries]] | ||
[[Category:Coastal Batteries]] | [[Category:Coastal Batteries]] | ||
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Revision as of 19:33, 31 July 2008
Battery Benson (1904-1943) - Battery Benson is a concrete Endicott Period Battery located on Fort Worden, Washington. The Battery was begun in 1904, completed in 1907 and transfered to the Coastal Artillery for use 24 Apr 1908 at a total cost of $142,500. The guns were dismounted in 1944 toward the end of World War II.
Battery Benson History
Designed to protect both the Straight of Juan De Fuca and the Admiralty Inlet to Puget Sound. Built with two 10" M1900 guns on M1901 disappearing carriages in a concrete battery at a cost of $142,500. The 10" guns could fire a six hundred pound shell 9 miles.
Current Status
Part of the Fort Worden State Park Conference Center. The Battery is accessible to the public and the rooms are clean and dry but empty.
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Location: Artillery Hill, Fort Worden State Park Conference Center, Port Townsend, Washington Maps & Images Lat: 48.141335 Long: -122.768108 |
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Visited: 19 Jul 2008
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