Battery Worth (2)

Battery Worth (2) (1899-1942) - Battery Worth (2) was a reinforced concrete, Endicott Period 12 inch coastal mortar battery on Fort Pickens, Florida. The battery was named in G.O. 43, 4 Apr 1900, after Bvt. MG William J. Worth, U.S. Army, who commanded the forces engaged against the Florida Indians, 1842, and served with distinction in the Mexican-American War. Battery construction started 1897, was completed 1899 and transferred to the Coastal Artillery for use 30 Jun 1899 at a cost of $ 123,093.14. Deactivated in 1942.

Battery Worth (2) History

Part of the Harbor Defense of Pensacola.

Endicott Period

Originally built as an Endicott Period concrete coastal mortar battery with eight 12" M1890MI mortars mounted on M1896 mortar carriages.

Battery Worth (2) Armament (edit list)

Empl No	Caliber Type	Barrel Length	Model		Serial No	Manufacturer	Carriage	Service Dates	Notes
A1	12" Mortar	11.76"	M1890MI		23	Watervliet	Mortar, M1896, #109, Providence	1899-1942	See note 1
A2	12" Mortar	11.76"	M1890MI		38	Watervliet	Mortar, M1896, #97, Robert Poole	1899-1942	See note 2
A3	12" Mortar	11.76"	M1890MI		3	Niles	Mortar, M1896, #99, Robert Poole	1899-1942	See note 1
A4	12" Mortar	11.76"	M1890MI		45	Watervliet	Mortar, M1896, #98, Robert Poole	1899-1942	See note 2
B1	12" Mortar	11.76"	M1890MI		5	Niles	Mortar, M1896, #129, Robert Poole	1899-1942	See note 1
B2	12" Mortar	11.76"	M1890MI		4	Niles	Mortar, M1896, #111, Providence	1899-1942	See note 2
B3	12" Mortar	11.76"	M1890MI		21	Builders	Mortar, M1896, #128, Robert Poole	1899-1942	See note 1
B4	12" Mortar	11.76"	M1890MI		18	Builders	Mortar, M1896, #110, Providence	1899-1942	See note 2
Source: RCW Form 1, 30 Jun 1925, Coast Defense Study Group, Berhow, Mark A. ed, American Seacoast Defenses: A Reference Guide, 2nd Edition, CDSG Press, McLean, VA, 2004, ISBN 0-9748167-0-1, pages 140-141, 212 Note 1: Mortar tubes sent to Morgan 7 Jun 1918 and carriages scrapped 26 May 1920. CDSG Gun Card Collection from NARA Note 2: Mortar tubes and carriages salvaged 6 Dec 1942. CDSG Gun Card Collection from NARA

Battery Worth (2) Plan

World War I

The U.S. entry into World War I resulted in a widespread removal of large caliber coastal defense gun tubes for service in Europe. Many of the gun and mortar tubes removed were sent to arsenals for modification and mounting on mobile carriages, both wheeled and railroad. Most of the removed gun tubes never made it to Europe and were either remounted or remained at the arsenals until needed elsewhere.

Current Status

No period guns or mounts in place.

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Location: Fort Pickens, Pensacola, Florida Maps & Images Lat: 30.32348 Long: -87.27935 Multi Maps from ACME Maps from Bing Maps from Google Elevation: 35.33'

Sources:

• Coast Defense Study Group, CDSG Press, CDSG Digital Library

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