Battery Maitland

 (1908-1947) - Battery Maitland was a reinforced concrete, Endicott Period 6 inch coastal gun battery on Fort Michie, Suffolk County, New York. The battery was named in G.O. 194, 27 Dec 1904, after Bvt. Capt. William S. Maitland, U.S. Army (1st Lt. 3rd U.S. Artillery), who was drowned 19 Aug 1837. Battery construction started in June 1903, was completed 26 Mar 1908 and transferred to the Coast Artillery for use 29 April 1908 at a cost of $ 47, 500.00. Deactivated in 1947.

Endicott Period
Originally built as an Endicott Period concrete coastal gun battery with two 6" M1900 guns mounted on M1900 Pedestal carriages. This was a two story battery with the guns on the upper level and the magazines on the lower level. No shell or powder hoists provided. Electric power provided from Battery Palmer emplacement power plant.



World War I
The gun of Battery Maitland were not affected by the World War I redistribution or the following 1920 disarmament program.

World War II
The guns and carriages of Battery Maitland were recommended for salvage 26 Nov 1946 and the battery was declared excess in April 1947.

Current Status
No period guns or mounts in place.

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