Battery 219

 (1944-1949) - Battery 219 was a reinforced concrete, World War II 6 inch coastal gun battery on Highlands Military Reservation, New Jersey. Battery construction started on 8 Jul 1942, was completed on 24 Apr 1943 and transferred to the Coast Artillery for use 16 Feb 1944 at a cost of $ 198,858.67. Deactivated in 1949.

World War II
Originally built as a World War II concrete coastal gun battery with two 6" M1903-A2 rapid fire guns mounted on M1 Shielded Barbette Carriages (SBC) placed on either side of an earth covered reinforced concrete support structure. Both guns were mounted in Battery 219 on 9 May 1943.



Current Status
Part of Hartshorne Woods Park, Monmouth County, New Jersey. No period guns or mounts in place. The battery and gun pads are visible but the internal rooms of the battery are blocked to public access.

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