Mishaum Point Military Reservation
Mishaum Point Military Reservation (1943-1947) - An World War II Coastal Military Reservation first established in 1943 on Mishaum Point in Bristol County, Massachusetts. Abandoned in 1947.
World War II
Part of the Harbor Defense of New Bedford.
| Battery Click on Battery links below |
No. | Caliber | Type Mount | Service Years | Battery Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery 210 | 2 | 6" | Shielded Barbette (SBC) | 1943-1945-1945-1947 | $ ? | |
| Battery 155 - Mishaum Point | 2 | 155mm | Mobile on Panama Mounts |
1943-1943-1943-1945 | $ ? | |
| Source: CDSG | ||||||
Current Status
Part of , Bristol County, Massachusetts.
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Location: Mishaum Point Military Reservation, Bristol County, Massachusetts. Maps & Images Lat: 41.5169 Long: -70.954256 |
Sources:
- U.S.Army, Supplement to the Harbor Defense Project of New Bedford, (CC-SUP-NEWB-43), 1 Feb 1945, CDSG
- Coast Defense Study Group, CDSG Press, CDSG Digital Library
Links:
- North American Forts - Mishaum Point Military Reservation
- Point_Military_Reservation Wikipedia - Mishaum Point Military Reservation
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