Battery Hentig

 (1901-1942) - Battery Hentig was a reinforced concrete, Endicott Period 3 inch coastal gun battery on Fort Delaware, Delaware. The battery was named in G.O. 78, 25 May 1903, after Capt. Edmund C. Hentig, 6th U.S. Cavalry, who was killed 13 Aug 1881, in action with Indians at Cibiou Creek, Arizona Teritory. Battery construction started 1 Sep 1900, was completed 29 Apr 1901 and transferred to the Coast Artillery for use 16 Sep 1901 at a cost of $ 15,758.67. Deactivated in 1942.

Endicott Period
Originally built as an Endicott Period concrete coastal gun battery with two 3" M1903 guns mounted on M1903 Barbette ARF carriages. This was a two story battery with the guns mounted on the upper level and two powder magazines below. No powder or shell hoists were provided. Electrical power for lighting was provided from Battery Torbert.



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

World War II
Guns and carriages removed to Fort Miles as a part of Battery No. 5 on 19 May 1942.

Current Status
No period guns or mounts in place.

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