Battery 131

Battery 131 (1945-194?) - A World War II era reinforced concrete Coastal Artillery Battery built in 1943-1945 on Camp Hayden, Washington. Guns were removed about 1946 but the concrete Battery support structure remains.

Camp Hayden, Battery 131 Gun #2 Foreground, Gun # 1 Background

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Camp Hayden, Battery 131 Gun #2

Battery 131 History

Battery 131 was a battery of two, 16" Long Range Barbette mounted guns mounted in an earth covered reinforced concrete support structure. Construction began 30 Oct 1942 and was completed 10 May 1945. The Battery was turned over for service 7 Jun 1945 at a cost of $1,557,500.

Battery 131 Armament (edit list)

Empl No	Caliber Type	Barrel Length	Model		Serial No	Manufacturer	Carriage	Service Dates	Notes
1	16" Rifle	68'3.75"	MarkII-M1		51	Midvale	Barbette, M4, #37, Watertown	1945-1948
2	16" Rifle	68'3.75"	MarkII-M1		89	Bethlehem	Barbette, M4, #38, Watertown	1945-1948
Source: Coast Defense Study Group

Current Status

Part of Salt Creek Recreation Area, Camp Hayden Callam County Park. No guns or carriages in place.

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Location: Striped Peak, Camp Hayden, Washington Maps & Images Lat: 48.165821 Long: -123.704402 Multi Maps from ACME Maps from Bing Maps from Google Elevation: 280'

Sources:

• Andy Rohde website
• Battery 131
• Coastal Defense Study Group

Links:

• Coastal Defense Study Group

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