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Originally built between 1872 and 1874 as a post [[U.S. Civil War]] coastal gun battery to mount thirteen cannons. The original armament was to include three 20" Rodman cannons, ten 15" Rodman cannons and two 12" Parrott rifles. The original battery was never armed until 1898 when three 8" converted Rodman guns mounted on Iron Barbette carriages were emplaced.
Originally built between 1872 and 1874 as a post [[U.S. Civil War]] coastal gun battery to mount thirteen cannons. The original armament was to include three 20" Rodman cannons, ten 15" Rodman cannons and two 12" Parrott rifles. The original battery was completed before 1876 but not armed until 1898 when three 8" converted Rodman guns mounted on Iron Barbette carriages were emplaced.
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[[Image:Fort Baker Battery Cavallo Plan.jpg|thumb|left|795px|Battery Cavallo Plan]]
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== Current Status ==
== Current Status ==
{{GGNRA}} No period guns or mounts in place.
{{GGNRA}} No period guns or mounts in place.

Revision as of 18:00, 23 April 2011

Battery Cavallo (1890-1910) - Battery Cavallo was originally constructed as a post U.S. Civil War gun battery but only armed as an Endicott Period 8 inch coastal gun battery on Fort Baker, Marin County, California. Battery construction started in 1872, was completed in 1874 and transferred to the Coastal Artillery for use 1 Jun 1900 at a cost of about $ 107,504. Deactivated in 1910.

Endicott Period (1890-1910)

Part of the Harbor Defense of San Francisco.

Originally built between 1872 and 1874 as a post U.S. Civil War coastal gun battery to mount thirteen cannons. The original armament was to include three 20" Rodman cannons, ten 15" Rodman cannons and two 12" Parrott rifles. The original battery was completed before 1876 but not armed until 1898 when three 8" converted Rodman guns mounted on Iron Barbette carriages were emplaced.

Battery Cavallo Armament (edit list)
Empl
No
Caliber
Type
Barrel
Length
Model Serial
No
Manufacturer Carriage Service
Dates
Notes
10 8" Muzzleloading Rifle 136.7" Converted Rodman ? Unk Barbette, Iron 1890-1910 See note 1
11 8" Muzzleloading Rifle 136.7" Converted Rodman ? Unk Barbette, Iron 1890-1910 See note 1
13 8" Muzzleloading Rifle 136.7" Converted Rodman ? Unk Barbette, Iron 1890-1910 See note 1
Source: RCB, 31 Dec 1903, 31 Dec 1909, CDSG, Berhow, Mark A. ed, American Seacoast Defenses: A Reference Guide, 2nd Edition, CDSG Press, McLean, VA, 2004, ISBN 0-9748167-0-1, pages 180-181
Note 1: 10" Rodman smoothbore cannons with a 8" rifled sleeve inserted
File:Fort Baker Battery Cavallo Plan.jpg
Battery Cavallo Plan


Current Status

Part of the Golden Gate Recreation Area (GGNRA) administered by the National Park Service. No period guns or mounts in place.


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Location: Fort Baker, Marin County, California

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