Battery Hudson

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Battery Hudson (1899-1944) - Battery Hudson was a reinforced concrete, Endicott Period 12 inch coastal gun battery on Fort Wadsworth (1), Richmond County, New York. The battery was named in G.O. 43, 4 Apr 1900, after the old old earth battery in which it is located. Battery construction started in 1898, was completed in 1900 and transferred to the Coastal Artillery for use 18 Aug 1900 at a cost of $ 99,463.06. Deactivated in 1944.

Endicott Period

Part of the Harbor Defense of Southern New York.

Originally built as an Endicott Period concrete coastal gun battery with two 12" M1888 guns mounted on M1896 disappearing carriages.

Battery Hudson Armament (edit list)
Empl
No
Caliber
Type
Barrel
Length
Model Serial
No
Manufacturer Carriage Service
Dates
Notes
1 12" Rifle 440" M1888MII 3 Watervliet Disappearing, M1896, #11, Bethlehem 1899-190? See note 1
1 12" Rifle 440" M1888MII 20 Watervliet Disappearing, M1896, #21, Bethlehem 190?-1944 See note 2
2 12" Rifle 440" M1888MII 20 Watervliet Disappearing, M1896, #21, Watervliet 1899-190? See note 1
2 12" Rifle 440" M1895 41 Watervliet Disappearing, M1896, #11, Watervliet 190?-1918 See note 2
2 12" Rifle 440" M1888MII 21 Watervliet Disappearing, M1896, #11, Watervliet 1918-1944 See note 2
Source: RCW Form 1, 1 Jul 1920, Coast Defense Study Group, Berhow, Mark A. ed, American Seacoast Defenses: A Reference Guide, 2nd Edition, CDSG Press, McLean, VA, 2004, ISBN 0-9748167-0-1, pages 138-139, 207
Note 1: CDSG Gun Card Collection from NARA
Battery Hudson Plan


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

Current Status

No period guns or mounts in place.


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Location: Fort Wadsworth, Richmond County, New York

Maps & Images

Lat: 40.6013193 Long: -74.054136

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Visited: 15 Aug 2010

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