Battery 249

Battery 249 (1943-194?) - A World War II era Battery built in 1943-1945 as a reinforced concrete Coastal Artillery Battery on Camp Hayden. Guns were removed about 1946 but the concrete Battery support structure remains.

Battery 249 Gun #1	Battery 249 Gun #2
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Battery 249 History

Battery 249 was a battery of two, 6" rapid fire Barbette mounted guns on either side of an earth covered reinforced concrete support structure. Construction began 12 Apr 1943 and was completed 2 Jan 1945. The Battery was turned over for service 5 Jan 1945 at a cost of $350,000.

Battery 249 Armament (edit list)

Empl No	Caliber Type	Barrel Length	Model		Serial No	Manufacturer	Carriage	Service Dates	Notes
1	6" Rifle	309.9"	T2-M1		24	Watervliet	M4 Barbette, #5, York	1944-194?	Mounted 1944
2	6" Rifle	309.9"	T2-M1		25	Watervliet	M4 Barbette, #6, York	1944-194?	Mounted 1944
Source: 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 104-105, 217 Note 1: Guns were transferred from Watervliet 31 May 1944. CDSG Gun Card Collection from NARA

Battery 249 Plan

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: 48.161785 Long: -123.69435 Multi Maps from ACME Maps from Bing Maps from Google Elevation: 280'

Sources:

• Battery 249
• Coastal Defense Study Group

Links:

• Coastal Defense Study Group

Visited: 14 Apr 2010

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  Camp Hayden, Battery 249 Gun #2
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  Camp Hayden, Battery 249 Gun #2