Battery Bankhead (1)

Battery Bankhead (1) (1902-1942) - Battery Henry Bankhead is a concrete Endicott Period 12" motar battery located on Fort Flagler, Washington. Named after Henry Bankhead. The Battery was begun in Oct 1900, completed in Jun 1902 and transferred to the Coastal Artillery for use 17 Aug 1902 at a total cost of $89,584.47. The mortars were dismounted in 1942 during World War II.
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Battery Bankhead (1) History

Designed to protect both the Straight of Juan De Fuca and the Admiralty Inlet to Puget Sound. Originally built to house eight 12" M1890 MI mortars on M1896 MI carriages in a concrete battery with two mortar pits. Each of the mortars was capable of firing a seven hundred pound shell nine miles. Two mortars (#2 & #4) were removed from each pit in 1921.

Current Status

Part of the Fort Flagler State Park. The Battery is accessible to the public and the rooms are clean and dry but empty. No guns or carriages are in place.

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Location: Fort Flagler, Marrowstone Point, Washington

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Lat: 48.093001 Long: -122.706149

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Elevation: 119'

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