Battery McCook (2)

 (1904-1947) - Battery Daniel McCook was a reinforced concrete, Endicott Period 6 inch coastal gun battery on Fort Andrews, Plymouth County, Massachusetts. The battery was named in G.O. 194, 27 Dec 1904, after Brigadier General Daniel McCook, U.S. Volunteers, who died 17 Jul 1864, of wounds received in action at Kenesaw Mountain, Georgia, 27 Jun 1864, during the U.S. Civil War. Battery construction started 1901-1902, was completed in 1904 and transferred to the Coast Artillery for use 29 Dec 1904 at a cost of $ 27,000.00. Deactivated in 1947.

Endicott Period (1890-1910)
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 located on the upper level and the magazines below. Shells were moved from the magazine level to the gun loading platform by Raymond hand operated, back delivery, shell hoists. No powder hoists were provided. Electrical power was furnished by the emplacement power plant in Battery Cushing.



World War I (1917-1918)
The guns of were ordered dismounted for use abroad on 24 Aug 1917 but were later ordered retained and remounted. The District Engineer reported that the guns of the battery were remounted in June 1920.

World War II (1941-1945)
Battery McCook was a part of the Harbor Defenses of Boston plan throughout World War II. In 1943 the battery was modified to widen the gun platforms and the 6" guns were swapped out at the same time. The new work was begun on 30 Jun 1943, completed on 26 Aug 1943 and accepted for service on 18 Jan 1944 at a cost of $ 7,182.



The battery was declared surplus and deactivated 10 Apr 1947.

Current Status
No period guns or mounts in place.

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