Battery McDonough (2)

Battery McDonough (2) (1906-1924) - Battery McDonough (2) was a reinforced concrete, Endicott Period 3 inch coastal gun battery on Fort Caswell, North Carolina. The battery was named in G.O. 78, 25 May 1903, after 1st Lt. Patrick McDonough, Corps of Artillery, who was killed at the battle of Fort Erie, Canada, 15 Aug 1814. Battery construction started in 1903, was completed in 1904 and transferred to the Coastal Artillery for use 20 Feb 1906 at a cost of $ 15,450.00. Guns removed in 1924.

Battery McDonough (2) History

Part of the Harbor Defense of Cape Fear River.

Endicott Period

Originally built as an Endicott Period concrete coastal gun battery with two 3" M1902 rapid fire guns mounted on M1902 Barbette carriages.

**Battery McDonough (2) Armament** (edit list)
Empl No	Caliber Type	Barrel Length	Model	Serial No	Manufacturer	Carriage	Service Dates	Notes
1	3" Rifle	154.35"	M1902MI	14	Bethlehem	Barbette, M1902, #14, Bethlehem	1906-1924	See note 1
2	3" Rifle	154.35"	M1902MI	15	Bethlehem	Barbette, M1902, #15, Bethlehem	1906-1924	See note 1
Source: RCW Form 1, 1 Nov 1919, CDSG, Berhow, Mark A. ed, American Seacoast Defenses: A Reference Guide, 2nd Edition, CDSG Press, McLean, VA, 2004, ISBN 0-9748167-0-1, pages 72-73, 210 Note 1: Guns and carriages transferred to Aberdeen 15 Dec 1924. CDSG Gun Card Collection from NARA

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.

Current Status

On the property of the North Carolina Baptist Assembly at Fort Caswell. No period guns or mounts in place.

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Location: Fort Caswell, North Carolina

Maps & Images

Lat: 33.892585 Long: -78.015482

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Elevation: Emp #1= 26.68', Emp #2= 26.74'

Sources:

Herring, Ethel and Williams, Carolee, Fort Caswell in War and Peace, 2nd Ed., NC Baptist Assembly, Oak Island, NC, 1983-1999, ISBN - 0-9671897-1-3, page 66-67
Coast Defense Study Group, CDSG Press, CDSG Digital Library

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