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== [[World War I]] == | |||
{{WWICoastalGuns}} On 24 Aug 1917 the guns of Battery McFarland were ordered dismounted for use abroad. | |||
== [[World War II]] == | == [[World War II]] == | ||
Used as a Navy ammunition dump during [[World War II]] and returned to the City in 1947. | Used as a Navy ammunition dump during [[World War II]] and returned to the City in 1947. | ||
Revision as of 09:00, 21 January 2011
Fort Armistead (1) (1896-1928) - An Endicott period Coastal Defense fort named in G.O. 134, 22 Jul 1899, for Major George Armistead, commander of Fort McHenry during the British bombardment in the War of 1812. Located at Hawkins Point, Baltimore County, Maryland. Abandoned in 1923 and claimed by the City of Baltimore in 1928. Used as a Navy ammunition dump during World War II and returned to the City in 1947.
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Endicott Period
Part of the Harbor Defense of Baltimore. Established to protect the entrance to Baltimore Harbor in 1896.
| Battery Click on Battery links below |
No. | Caliber | Type Mount | Service Years | Battery Cost | Notes |
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| Battery Winchester | 1 | 12" | Disappearing Carriage | 1897-1899-1900-1918 | $ 140,383* | Gun to Fort Wadsworth 26 Jul 1918 |
| Battery McFarland | 3 | 8" | Disappearing Carriage | 1897-1899-1900-1917 | $ 140,383* | |
| Battery Irons | 2 | 4.72" | British Armstrong on Pedestal Mounts |
1898-1898-1900-1913 | $ 10,616 | |
| Battery Mudge | 2 | 3" | Masking Parapet Mounts | 1899-1900-1901-1920 | $ 6,860 | Only base rings visible |
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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. On 24 Aug 1917 the guns of Battery McFarland were ordered dismounted for use abroad.
World War II
Used as a Navy ammunition dump during World War II and returned to the City in 1947.
Post World War II
Site of a 4 gun 90mm anti-aircraft battery 1952-1954.
Current Status
Baltimore City Park. No period guns or carriages. Batteries are covered in graffiti and trash.
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Location: Hawkins Point, Key Bridge area, Baltimore, Maryland. Maps & Images Lat: 39.20889 Long: -76.53417 |
Sources:
- Roberts, Robert B., Encyclopedia of Historic Forts: The Military, Pioneer, and Trading Posts of the United States, Macmillan, New York, 1988, 10th printing, ISBN 0-02-926880-X, page 376
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Visited: 2 Apr 2009
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