Battery Walker (2)

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Battery Walker (2) (1907-1946) - Battery Samuel Walker is a concrete Endicott Period Battery located on Fort Worden, Washington. Named in G.O. 194, 27 Dec 1904, for Ltc. Samuel H. Walker, Mounted Rangers (Capt. Mounted Riflemen), of Walker-Colt revolver fame, who was killed in Huamantia, Mexico, 9 Oct 1847. The Battery was begun in Jun 1903 and transfered to the Coastal Artillery for use 21 May 1907 at a total cost of $12,000. The guns and mounts were removed about 1946 after the close of World War II.

Battery Samuel Walker

Gun Emplacement #1

Battery Walker (2) History

Designed to protect both the Straight of Juan De Fuca and the Admiralty Inlet to Puget Sound. Part of the Harbor Defense of Puget Sound.

Endicott Period

Built with two 3" rapid fire M1903 guns on M1903 pedestal mounts in a concrete battery at a cost of $12,000. The battery is a relatively small one with three rooms between the gun mounts. Each gun position has a magazine with a common store room between them.

**Battery Walker Armament** (edit list)
Empl. No.	Caliber Type	Barrel Length	Model	Serial No.	Manufacturer	Carriage	Service Dates
1	3" Rifle	154.5"	M1903	84	Watervliet	Pedestal, M1903, #77, Watertown	21 May 1907-1946
2	3" Rifle	154.5"	M1903	10	Watervliet	Pedestal, M1903, #76, Watertown	21 May 1907-1946
Source: Coastal Defense Study Group

Battery Walker Plan

Current Status

Part of the Fort Worden State Park Conference Center. The Battery is accessible to the public and the rooms are clean and dry but empty. The door to magazine #1 in normally locked. No guns or carriages are in place.