Battery 213

 (1943-1948) - Battery 213 was a reinforced concrete, World War II 6 inch coastal gun battery on Fort Burnside, Newport County, Rhode Island. Battery construction started 19 Feb 1942, was completed 30 Jun 1943 and transferred to the Coast Artillery for use 23 Dec 1943 at a cost of $ 239,623.00. Deactivated in 1948.

World War II
Originally built as a World War II concrete coastal gun battery with two 6" M1905 rapid fire guns mounted on M1 Shielded Barbette Carriages (SBC) placed on either side of an earth covered reinforced concrete support structure.



Current Status
Part of Beavertail State Park, Beavertail Point, Newport County, Rhode Island. No period guns or mounts in place. Magazine and concrete gun pads remain.

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