Steveston Battery

Steveston Battery (1939-1943) - Steveston Battery was a Canadian 18 pounder coastal gun battery near Steveston, British Columbia, Canada. Deactivated in 1943.

World War II (1939-1945)

Part of the Harbor Defense of Vancouver in British Columbia.

Established in 1939 as a World War II coastal defense battery with two field emplaced 18 pounder MK 1 guns to guard the mouth of the Fraser River at Steveston. One of the 18 pounders was replaced in the spring of 1943 with two tractor drawn 25 pounders. One of the 25 pounders was withdrawn in October 1943 and the remaining two guns were placed in caretaker status at the end of 1943.

Current Status

Site unknown

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Location: Steveston, British Columbia, Canada. Map point is not accurate, actual location unknown.

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Lat: 49.133659 Long: -123.194189

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See Also:

Sources:

Nicholson, G.W.L., Fixed Coast Artillery Defences on the Pacific Coast, 8 May 1944, AHQ Report, PDF, page 10-11

Links:

North American Forts - Steveston Battery

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