Fort Ebey (2)

Fort Ebey (2) (1942-1946) - Established as a coastal defense fort in 1942 during World War II to support Fort Casey, Fort Worden and Fort Flagler. Named for Col Isaac Ebey a Whitbey Island pioneer killed by Indians in 1857.

Fort Ebey Sign

Fort Ebey Map

Fort Ebey (2) History

The main defensive armament on Fort Ebey was Battery 248, a battery of two, 6" rapid fire guns with an earth covered concrete support structure and fire control post.

Fort Ebey (2) World War II Battery (edit list)

Battery Click on Battery links below	No.	Caliber	Type Mount	Service Years	Battery Cost	Notes
Battery 248	2	6"	Long Range Barbette Carriage with Shield	1942-1944-1944-1946	$ 349,000
Source: CDSG

Current Status

A Washington State Park. Battery 248 is in reasonable condition and open to the public. No guns are present.

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Location: Whidbey Island, Washington. Maps & Images Lat: 48.217333 Long: -122.762081 Multi Maps from ACME Maps from Bing Maps from Google Elevation: '

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 831-832
• Fort Ebey State Park
• Coastal Defense Study Group

Links:

• Fort Ebey Battery 248 Waymark
• Battery 248 Images
• North American Forts

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