Battery Barry

 (1897-1918) - Battery Barry was a reinforced concrete, Endicott Period 10‑inch coastal gun battery on Fort Wadsworth (1), Richmond County, New York. The battery was named in G.O. 16, 14 Feb 1902, after Col. William F. Barry, 2nd U.S. Artillery, (MG U.S. Volunteers) and chief of Artillery, Army of the Potomac, who died 18 Jul 1879. Battery construction started in 1897, was completed in 1899 and transferred to the Coast Artillery for use 18 Dec 1897 at a cost of $ 61,498.67. Deactivated in 1918.

Endicott Period
Originally built as an Endicott Period concrete coastal gun battery with two 10" M1888 guns mounted on M1896 disappearing carriages.

This was a two story battery with the guns mounted on the upper level and the magazines on the lower level. Two Hodges back delivery shell chain hoists moved the shells from the magazine level to the gun loading platform. The Hodges shell hoists were later upgraded with electric motors. Two type A powder hoists were installed.



World War I
The two guns of Battery Barry were ordered dismounted and shipped to Watervliet for service abroad on 29 May 1918. The guns were transferred to Watervliet on 11 Sep 1918 and the carriages were ordered scrapped 26 May 1920.

Current Status
No period guns or mounts in place.

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