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'''{{PAGENAME}}''' (1937-1946) - A [[World War II]] era Battery built in 1937 as a reinforced concrete coastal artillery battery on [[Fort Rosecrans]], San Diego County, California. Named after Major General [[Frederick S. Strong]] {{Cullum|2837}}, who graduated from the [[United States Military Academy]] at West Point in the [[:Category:West Point 1880|Class of 1880]] and was appointed a lieutenant in the [[4th U.S. Artillery]]. General Strong served in World War I, died in 1935 and was buried in [[:Category:Arlington National Cemetery|Arlington National Cemetery]]. Construction began Feb 1937 and was completed Jun 1937. The Battery was turned over for service 12 Oct 1942 at a cost of $100,725.59. Deactivated in 1946. | '''{{PAGENAME}}''' (1937-1946) - A [[World War II]] era Battery built in 1937 as a reinforced concrete coastal artillery battery on [[Fort Rosecrans]], San Diego County, California. Named after Major General [[Frederick S. Strong]] {{Cullum|2837}}, who graduated from the [[United States Military Academy]] at West Point in the [[:Category:West Point 1880|Class of 1880]] and was appointed a lieutenant in the [[4th U.S. Artillery]]. General Strong served in World War I, died in 1935 and was buried in [[:Category:Arlington National Cemetery|Arlington National Cemetery]]. Construction began Feb 1937 and was completed Jun 1937. The Battery was turned over for service 12 Oct 1942 at a cost of $100,725.59. Deactivated in 1946. | ||
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Battery Strong was a battery of two, 8" rapid fire Barbette mounted guns on either side of an earth covered reinforced concrete support structure. Ammunition was served by hand trucks on narrow gage tracks. The gun tubes were mounted in April 1941. | Battery Strong was a battery of two, 8" rapid fire Barbette mounted guns on either side of an earth covered reinforced concrete support structure. Ammunition was served by hand trucks on narrow gage tracks. The gun tubes were mounted in April 1941. | ||
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* [http://www.nps.gov/history/history/online_books/cabr/hrs6.htm National Park Service - Fort Rosecrans] | * [http://www.nps.gov/history/history/online_books/cabr/hrs6.htm National Park Service - Fort Rosecrans] | ||
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Revision as of 20:16, 13 October 2014
Battery Strong (1937-1946) - A World War II era Battery built in 1937 as a reinforced concrete coastal artillery battery on Fort Rosecrans, San Diego County, California. Named after Major General Frederick S. Strong (Cullum 2837), who graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point in the Class of 1880 and was appointed a lieutenant in the 4th U.S. Artillery. General Strong served in World War I, died in 1935 and was buried in Arlington National Cemetery. Construction began Feb 1937 and was completed Jun 1937. The Battery was turned over for service 12 Oct 1942 at a cost of $100,725.59. Deactivated in 1946.
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Battery Strong History
Battery Strong was a battery of two, 8" rapid fire Barbette mounted guns on either side of an earth covered reinforced concrete support structure. Ammunition was served by hand trucks on narrow gage tracks. The gun tubes were mounted in April 1941.
An underground reinforced concrete plotting room was located about 540' south and 24 degrees east of gun emplacement #2. The plotting room was accepted for service 12 Oct 1942 at a cost of $19,145.63.
| Empl No |
Caliber Type |
Barrel Length |
Model | Serial No |
Manufacturer | Carriage | Service Dates |
Notes | |
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| 1 | 8" Rifle | 369.12" | Mark VI M3 | A2 | 193L2 | Watervliet | Barbette M-1, #2, Watertown | 1943-1946 | See note 1 |
| 2 | 8" Rifle | 369.12" | Mark VI M3 | A2 | 195L2 | Watervliet | Barbette M-1, #1, Watertown | 1943-1946 | See note 1 |
| Source: RCW Form 1, 28 Oct 1942, CDSG, Berhow, Mark A. ed, American Seacoast Defenses: A Reference Guide, 2nd Edition, CDSG Press, McLean, VA, 2004, ISBN 0-9748167-0-1, pages 114-115 Note 1: Navy Gun transferred 7 Jan 1941, mounted Apr 1941. CDSG Gun Card Collection from NARA | |||||||||
Current Status
Part of NSC San Diego Point Loma Annex. No guns or carriages in place. No public access.
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Location: NSC San Diego Point Loma Annex, San Diego County, California Maps & Images Lat: 32.697067 Long: -117.248666 |
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Visited: 2 Oct 2014
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