Christopher Point Battery

Christopher Point Battery (1941-1944) - Christopher Point Battery was a World War II Canadian reinforced concrete 8 inch coastal gun battery at Christopher Point, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. Deactivated in 1944.

World War II (1939-1945)

Part of the Harbor Defense of Victoria and Esquimalt Harbors. Also considered part of the World War II Joint United States and Canadian Harbor Defense of Juan de Fuca Strait.

The United States furnished two 8" M1888MII guns (serial #19 and #51) and two M1918 barbette carriages (42 degree) as well as some technical support for the battery in July 1941. The guns were transferred back to the U.S. Black Hills Depot as of 19 Jan 1945.

Current Status

Battery still exists at the Rocky Point Naval establishment with no public access. No period guns or mounts in place.

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Location: Christopher Point, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada

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Lat: 48.309488 Long: -123.5630178

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See Also:

Sources:

Nicholson, G.W.L., Fixed Coast Artillery Defences on the Pacific Coast, 8 May 1944, AHQ Report, PDF, page 6-7
Morgan, David, Forts of the Canadian West Coast - Victoria/Esquimalt Defenses, CDSG Journal, Volume 9, Issue 2, May 1995, page 16-24.

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North American Forts - Christopher Point Battery

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