Battery Madison (2)

Battery Madison (2) (1907-1917) - Battery Madison (2) was a reinforced concrete, Endicott Period 6 inch coastal gun battery on Fort Caswell, North Carolina. The battery was named in G.O. 78, 25 May 1903 after Surgeon William T. Madison, 3rd U.S. Infantry, killed in action with Indians near Fort Howard, Wisconsin, 14 May 1821. Battery construction started in 1906, was completed in 1907 and transferred to the Coastal Artillery for use 24 Apr 1907 at a cost of $ 44,972.31. Guns removed in 1917.

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Battery Madison Center Structure

Battery Madison (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 6" M1903 guns mounted on M1903 disappearing carriages.

**Battery Madison (2) Armament** (edit list)
Empl No	Caliber Type	Barrel Length	Model	Serial No	Manufacturer	Carriage	Service Dates	Notes
1	6" Rifle	302.9"	M1903	20	Watervliet	Disappearing, M1903, #79, Detrick & Harvey	1907-1917	See note 1
2	6" Rifle	302.9"	M1903	25	Watervliet	Disappearing, M1903, #80, Detrick & Harvey	1907-1917	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 98-99, 210 Note 1: Guns were transferred to Watervliet 31 Dec 1917, carriages were ordered scrapped 26 May 1920. 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. No period guns or mounts in place.

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Location: Fort Caswell, North Carolina

Maps & Images

Lat: 33.892113 Long: -78.018497

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Elevation: Emp #1= 27.78', Emp #2= 28.02'

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 64.
Coast Defense Study Group, CDSG Press, CDSG Digital Library

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Visited: 27 Jan 2010