Fort Crockett: Difference between revisions
John Stanton (talk | contribs) No edit summary |
John Stanton (talk | contribs) No edit summary |
||
| Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
{{SocialNetworks}} | {{SocialNetworks}} | ||
'''{{PAGENAME}}''' (1897-1953) - An [[Endicott Period]] Coastal Fort first established in 1897. Named after [[David Crockett]], hero of the Alamo. Declared surplus and transferred to the GSA in 1953. | '''{{PAGENAME}}''' (1897-1953) - An [[Endicott Period]] Coastal Fort first established in 1897. Named after [[David Crockett]], hero of the Alamo. Located on Galveston Island, , Galveston County, Texas. Declared surplus and transferred to the GSA in 1953. | ||
{ | {|width="795px" cellpadding="5px" | ||
[[Image:Fort Crockett Headquarters - 1.jpg|300px|thumb|left|Fort Crockett Headquarters Building]] | |- valign="top" | ||
[[Image:Fort Crockett Barracks - 1.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Fort Crockett Barracks Buildings]] | |width="50%"|[[Image:Fort Crockett Headquarters - 1.jpg|300px|thumb|left|Fort Crockett Headquarters Building]] | ||
|width="50%"|[[Image:Fort Crockett Barracks - 1.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Fort Crockett Barracks Buildings]] | |||
== | |- | ||
|colspan="2"| | |||
|} | |||
== [[Endicott Period]] (1890-1910) == | |||
Established as a part of the [[:Category:Harbor Defense of Galveston|Harbor Defense of Galveston]]. | Established as a part of the [[:Category:Harbor Defense of Galveston|Harbor Defense of Galveston]]. | ||
Construction began on the three [[Endicott Period]] gun batteries in 1897 and the fort was first garrisoned by Battery G, [[1st U.S. Artillery]] in 1898. The hurricane of 8 Sep 1900 severely damaged the island and the fort and it was not restored until 1906-07. Twenty-nine of the 129 soldiers housed at the fort lost their lives in that hurricane. In 1911 the Fort was re-garrisoned and the three refurbished gun batteries were accepted for service by the Coast Artillery, all on 21 Aug 1911. | Construction began on the three [[Endicott Period]] gun batteries in 1897 and the fort was first garrisoned by Battery G, [[1st U.S. Artillery]] in 1898. The hurricane of 8 Sep 1900 severely damaged the island and the fort and it was not restored until 1906-07. Twenty-nine of the 129 soldiers housed at the fort lost their lives in that hurricane. In 1911 the Fort was re-garrisoned and the three refurbished gun batteries were accepted for service by the Coast Artillery, all on 21 Aug 1911. | ||
{{Clr}} | {{Clr}} | ||
| Line 14: | Line 16: | ||
[[Image:Fort Crockett Plan.jpg|thumb|left|795px|Fort Crockett Plan]] | [[Image:Fort Crockett Plan.jpg|thumb|left|795px|Fort Crockett Plan]] | ||
{{Clr}} | {{Clr}} | ||
== [[World War I]] == | == [[World War I]] (1917-1918) == | ||
Fort Crockett served as a US Army artillery training center and replacement depot during [[World War I]]. | Fort Crockett served as a US Army artillery training center and replacement depot during [[World War I]]. | ||
{{FtCrockettWWI}} | {{FtCrockettWWI}} | ||
== [[World War II]] == | == [[World War II]] (1941-1945) == | ||
Fort Crockett's coastal gun batteries were upgraded during [[World War II]] with the major improvement being the casemating of the 12" guns of [[Battery Hoskins]]. The casemating of [[Battery Hoskins]] began in 1942 and was completed in 1943 under strict security. The urgency of the project was brought about by German Submarines operating in the Gulf of Mexico along the shipping lanes off Texas. Radar and anti-aircraft guns were added to the post along with numerous fire control stations. | Fort Crockett's coastal gun batteries were upgraded during [[World War II]] with the major improvement being the casemating of the 12" guns of [[Battery Hoskins]]. The casemating of [[Battery Hoskins]] began in 1942 and was completed in 1943 under strict security. The urgency of the project was brought about by German Submarines operating in the Gulf of Mexico along the shipping lanes off Texas. Radar and anti-aircraft guns were added to the post along with numerous fire control stations. | ||
| Line 40: | Line 42: | ||
</googlemap> | </googlemap> | ||
|valign="top"| | |valign="top"| | ||
'''Location:''' Galveston Island, Texas. | '''Location:''' Galveston Island, Galveston County, Texas. | ||
{{Mapit-US-cityscale|29.2745877|-94.8126367}} | {{Mapit-US-cityscale|29.2745877|-94.8126367}} | ||
* Elevation: ' | * Elevation: 7' | ||
|} | |} | ||
'''Recent Blog Posts:''' | '''Recent Blog Posts:''' | ||
| Line 50: | Line 52: | ||
'''Sources:''' | '''Sources:''' | ||
* {{Roberts}}, page 761 | * {{Roberts}}, page 761 | ||
* Gaines, William, ''The Seacoast Defenses of Galveston, Texas'', '''The Coast Defense Journal''', Vol 21, Issue 4, Nov 2007, page 4 | * Gaines, William, ''The Seacoast Defenses of Galveston, Texas'', '''The Coast Defense Journal''', Vol 21, Issue 4, Nov 2007, page 4 | ||
<!--{{HBSuppGalvestonWWII}}--> | |||
'''Links:''' | '''Links:''' | ||
* [http://www.northamericanforts.com/West/tx-coast1.html#galveston North American Forts - Galveston] | * [http://www.northamericanforts.com/West/tx-coast1.html#galveston North American Forts - Galveston] | ||
* [http://galveston.ssp.nmfs.gov/aboutus/fortcrockett/index.html NOAA - Fort Crockett | |||
* {{CDSGMainLink}} | |||
{{Visited|12 Nov 2009}} | {{Visited|12 Nov 2009}} | ||
Revision as of 06:32, 19 May 2011
Fort Crockett (1897-1953) - An Endicott Period Coastal Fort first established in 1897. Named after David Crockett, hero of the Alamo. Located on Galveston Island, , Galveston County, Texas. Declared surplus and transferred to the GSA in 1953.
 |
 |
Endicott Period (1890-1910)
Established as a part of the Harbor Defense of Galveston.
Construction began on the three Endicott Period gun batteries in 1897 and the fort was first garrisoned by Battery G, 1st U.S. Artillery in 1898. The hurricane of 8 Sep 1900 severely damaged the island and the fort and it was not restored until 1906-07. Twenty-nine of the 129 soldiers housed at the fort lost their lives in that hurricane. In 1911 the Fort was re-garrisoned and the three refurbished gun batteries were accepted for service by the Coast Artillery, all on 21 Aug 1911.
| Battery Click on Battery links below |
No. | Caliber | Type Mount | Service Years | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Izard | 8 | 12" | Mortar | 1897-1???-1911-1943 | Destroyed |
| Battery Hampton | 2 | 10" | Disappearing | 1897-1???-1911-1943 | Destroyed |
| Battery Laval | 2 | 3" | Masking Parapet | 1897-1???-1911-1920 | Partly visible built into seawall |
| Source: CDSG | |||||
World War I (1917-1918)
Fort Crockett served as a US Army artillery training center and replacement depot during World War I.
| Battery Click on Battery links below |
No. | Caliber | Type Mount | Service Years | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Hoskins | 2 | 12" | Casemated Barbette | 1917-1921-1921-1946 | Casemated in World War II Completed 20 Aug 1944 |
| Source: CDSG | |||||
World War II (1941-1945)
Fort Crockett's coastal gun batteries were upgraded during World War II with the major improvement being the casemating of the 12" guns of Battery Hoskins. The casemating of Battery Hoskins began in 1942 and was completed in 1943 under strict security. The urgency of the project was brought about by German Submarines operating in the Gulf of Mexico along the shipping lanes off Texas. Radar and anti-aircraft guns were added to the post along with numerous fire control stations.
Starting in 1943 Fort Crockett was a prisoner of war camp that housed a total of 650 POWs. The camp encompassed the area from 53rd Street to 57th Street and from Avenue Q to Seawall Boulevard. The camp operated until Fort Crockett was deactivated in 1946.
Current Status
Mostly over built with commercial development, some emplacements can still be seen. No period guns or carriages in place.
|
{"selectable":false,"width":"500"} |
Location: Galveston Island, Galveston County, Texas. Maps & Images Lat: 29.2745877 Long: -94.8126367 |
Recent Blog Posts:
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 761
- Gaines, William, The Seacoast Defenses of Galveston, Texas, The Coast Defense Journal, Vol 21, Issue 4, Nov 2007, page 4
Links:
- North American Forts - Galveston
- [http://galveston.ssp.nmfs.gov/aboutus/fortcrockett/index.html NOAA - Fort Crockett
- CDSG
Visited: 12 Nov 2009
Fort Crockett Picture Gallery
|
Click on the picture to see a larger version. Contribute additional pictures - the more the better! |
-
Fort Crockett Commanding Officer's Quarters -
Fort Crockett Theater -
Fort Crockett Barracks Mess Hall -
Fort Crockett Officer's Quarters -
Fort Crockett Officer's Quarters
