Battery Strong

Battery Strong (1937-1946) - A World War II era Battery built in 1937 as a reinforced concrete Coastal Artillery Battery on Fort Rosecrans. Construction began Feb 1937 and was completed Jun 1937. The Battery was turned over for service12 Oct 1942 at a cost of $100,725.59.

Battery Strong History

Battery Strong was a battery of two, 8" rapid fire Barbette mounted guns on either side of an earth covered reinforced concrete support structure.

Battery Strong Armament (edit list)

Empl No	Caliber Type	Barrel Length	Model		Serial No	Manufacturer	Carriage	Service Dates	Notes
1	8" Rifle	369.12"	Mark VI M3	A2	193L2	Watervliet	Barbette M-1, #2, Watertown	1943-1946	See note 1
2	8" Rifle	369.12"	Mark VI M3	A2	195L2	Watervliet	Barbette M-1, #1, Watertown	1943-1946	See note 1
Source: RCW Form 1, 28 Oct 1942, CDSG, Berhow, Mark A. ed, American Seacoast Defenses: A Reference Guide, 2nd Edition, CDSG Press, McLean, VA, 2004, ISBN 0-9748167-0-1, pages 114-115 Note 1: Navy Gun transferred 7 Jan 1941, mounted Apr 1941. CDSG Gun Card Collection from NARA

Battery Strong Plan

Current Status

Part of Cabrillo National Monument. No guns or carriages in place.

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Location: Fort Rosecrans, California Maps & Images Lat: 32.697067 Long: -117.248666 Multi Maps from ACME Maps from Bing Maps from Google Elevation: 3348' (Gun Mounts)

Sources:

• Coast Defense Study Group, Press, Digital Library, Forums

Links:

• Coast Defense Study Group, Press, Digital Library, Forums

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