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* Morgan, David, Forts of the Canadian West Coast - Victoria/Esquimalt Defenses, CDSG Journal, Volume 9, Issue 2, May 1995, page 16-24 | * Morgan, David, '''''Forts of the Canadian West Coast - Victoria/Esquimalt Defenses''''', CDSG Journal, Volume 9, Issue 2, May 1995, page 16-24 | ||
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Albert Head Battery (1939-1956) - Albert Head Battery was a World War II Canadian reinforced concrete 9.2 inch coastal gun battery at Albert Head, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. Deactivated in 1956.
World War II (1939-1945)
Part of the Harbor Defense of Victoria and Esquimalt Harbors.
Albert Head Battery was initially armed with two 9.2-inch MK10 guns on MK6A mounts transferred from Signal Hill Battery.
Current Status
No period guns or mounts in place.
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Location: Albert Head Battery, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada Maps & Images Lat: 48.3890403 Long: -123.4885168 |
Sources:
- Morgan, David, Forts of the Canadian West Coast - Victoria/Esquimalt Defenses, CDSG Journal, Volume 9, Issue 2, May 1995, page 16-24
Links:
- North American Forts - Albert Head Battery
- Museum of the 5th (BC) Artillery Regiment - 1936 - 1956
- Museum of the 5th (BC) Artillery Regiment - Coast Defenses 1939-1956
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