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Revision as of 10:40, 15 February 2011
Great Brewster Island Military Reservation (1937-1950) - An World War II Coastal Military Reservation first established by G.O. 6, 1937, in Suffolk County, Massachusetts. Abandoned in 1950.
World War II (1941-1945)
Part of the Harbor Defense of Boston, Massachusetts.
| Battery Click on Battery links below |
No. | Caliber | Type Mount | Service Years | Battery Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery AMTB 942 | 2 2 2 |
90mm 90mm 37mm |
AMTB Fixed Mobile Mobile |
1943-1946 | $ ? | |
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Current Status
Part of Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area and Boston Harbor Islands State Park, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
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Location: Brewster Islands, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. Maps & Images Lat: 42.3417654 Long: -70.8772685 |
Sources:
- U.S.Army, Supplement to the Harbor Defense Project of Boston, Massachusetts, (HDB-AN-45), 31 Jan 1945, CDSG
- Coast Defense Study Group, CDSG Press, CDSG Digital Library
Links:
- North American Forts - Brewster Islands Military Reservation
- Wikipedia - Brewster Islands Military Reservation
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