Outer Brewster Island Military Reservation

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Outer Brewster Island Military Reservation (1937-1950) - An World War II Coastal Military Reservation first established by G.O. 6, 1937, in Suffolk County, Massachusetts. Abandoned in 1950.

World War II (1941-1945)

Part of the Harbor Defense of Boston, Massachusetts.


Outer Brewster Island Military Reservation World War II Battery (edit list)
Battery
Click on Battery links below
No. Caliber Type Mount Service Years Battery Cost Notes
Battery 209
Battery Jewell
2 6" Shielded Barbette (SBC) 1943-1948 $ ?
Source: CDSG
Outer Brewster Island Military Reservation Plan

Current Status

Part of Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area and Boston Harbor Islands State Park, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.

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Location: Brewster Islands, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.

Maps & Images

Lat: 42.3417654 Long: -70.8772685

Sources:

  • U.S.Army, Supplement to the Harbor Defense Project of Boston, Massachusetts, (HDB-AN-45), 31 Jan 1945, CDSG

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