Battery 225

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' (1943-1948) - Battery 225 was a reinforced concrete, World War II 6 inch coastal gun battery on Fort Story, Virginia. Named Battery Cramer in G.O. 63, 14 Nov 1942, after Lt. Colonel Raymond V. Cramer, CAC. Battery construction started on 8 Oct 1941, was completed 15 May 1942 and transferred to the Coast Artillery for use 23 Nov 1943 at a cost of $ 175,832.00. Deactivated in 1948.

World War II
Originally built as a World War II concrete coastal gun battery with two 6" M1903-A2 rapid fire guns mounted on T2-M2 Shielded Barbette Carriages (SBC) placed on either side of an earth covered reinforced concrete support structure.



Current Status
No period guns or mounts in place.

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