Battery Hentig
Battery Hentig (1901-1942) - Battery Hentig was a reinforced concrete, Endicott Period 3 inch coastal gun battery on Fort Delaware, Delaware. The battery was named in G.O. 78, 25 May 1903, after Capt. Edmund C. Hentig, 6th U.S. Cavalry, who was killed 13 Aug 1881, in action with Indians at Cibiou Creek, Arizona Teritory. Battery construction started 1 Sep 1900, was completed 29 Apr 1901 and transferred to the Coastal Artillery for use 16 Sep 1901 at a cost of $ 15,758.67. Deactivated in 1942.
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Endicott Period
Part of the Harbor Defense of the Delaware.
Originally built as an Endicott Period concrete coastal gun battery with two 3" M1903 guns mounted on M1903 Barbette ARF carriages.
| Empl No |
Caliber Type |
Barrel Length |
Model | Serial No |
Manufacturer | Carriage | Service Dates |
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| 1 | 3" Rifle | 170" | M1903 | 54 | Watervliet | Barbette, M1903, #52, Watertown |
1901-1942 | See note 1 | |
| 2 | 3" Rifle | 170" | M1903 | 87 | Watervliet | Barbette, M1903, #95, Watertown |
1901-1942 | See note 1 | |
| Source: RCW Form 1, Jun 1919, CDSG, Berhow, Mark A. ed, American Seacoast Defenses: A Reference Guide, 2nd Edition, CDSG Press, McLean, VA, 2004, ISBN 0-9748167-0-1, pages 74-75., 208 Note 1: CDSG Gun Card Collection from NARA | |||||||||
World War I
The U.S. entry into World War I resulted in a widespread removal of large caliber coastal defense gun tubes for service in Europe. Many of the gun and mortar tubes removed were sent to arsenals for modification and mounting on mobile carriages, both wheeled and railroad. Most of the removed gun tubes never made it to Europe and were either remounted or remained at the arsenals until needed elsewhere.
World War II
Guns and carriages removed to Fort Miles as a part of Battery No. 5 on 19 May 1942.
Current Status
No period guns or mounts in place.
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Location: Fort Delaware, New Castle County, Delaware Maps & Images Lat: 39.588559 Long: -75.567698 |
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