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== [[World War II]] (1939-1945) == | == [[World War II]] (1939-1945) == | ||
{{HDVictoria}} Also considered part of the [[World War II]] Joint United States and Canadian | {{HDVictoria}} Also considered part of the [[World War II]] Joint United States and Canadian [[Defense of Juan de Fuca Strait]]. | ||
The United States furnished two 8" M1888MII guns (serial #19 and #51) and two M1918 barbette carriages as well as some technical support for the battery in July 1941. The guns were transferred back to the U.S. Black Hills Depot as of 19 Jan 1945. | The United States furnished two 8" M1888MII guns (serial #19 and #51) and two M1918 barbette carriages as well as some technical support for the battery in July 1941. The guns were transferred back to the U.S. Black Hills Depot as of 19 Jan 1945. | ||
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[[Category:Coastal Battery]] | [[Category:Coastal Battery]] | ||
[[Category:Harbor Defense of Victoria]] | [[Category:Harbor Defense of Victoria]] | ||
[[Category:Harbor Defense of Juan de Fuca Strait]] | |||
[[Category:World War II Battery]] | [[Category:World War II Battery]] | ||
Revision as of 07:56, 6 May 2014
Christopher Point Battery (1941-1944) - Christopher Point Battery was a World War II Canadian reinforced concrete 8 inch coastal gun battery at Christopher Point, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. Deactivated in 1944.
World War II (1939-1945)
Part of the Harbor Defense of Victoria and Esquimalt Harbors. Also considered part of the World War II Joint United States and Canadian Defense of Juan de Fuca Strait.
The United States furnished two 8" M1888MII guns (serial #19 and #51) and two M1918 barbette carriages as well as some technical support for the battery in July 1941. The guns were transferred back to the U.S. Black Hills Depot as of 19 Jan 1945.
Current Status
Battery still exists at the Rocky Point Naval establishment with no public access. No period guns or mounts in place.
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Location: Christopher Point, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada Maps & Images Lat: 48.309488 Long: -123.5630178 |
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