Battery Hampton

 (1898-1943) - Battery Hampton was a reinforced concrete, Endicott Period 10‑inch coastal gun battery on Fort Crockett, Galveston County, Texas. The battery was named in G.O. 194, 27 Dec 1904, after BG Wade Hampton, veteran of the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812. Battery construction started 22 Mar 1898, was completed in June 1899 and transferred to the Coast Artillery for use 25 Oct 1899 at a cost of $ 109,000.20. Survived the 1900 Galveston hurricane almost unscathed but bare on its pilings, repaired and restored it was re-transferred for use 21 Aug 1911 at a cost of $ 91,320.10. Deactivated in 1943.

Endicott Period (1890-1910)
Originally built as an Endicott Period concrete coastal gun battery with two 10" M1895 guns mounted on M1896 disappearing carriages. Later equipped with two Taylor-Raymond back delivery shell hoists and electric motor driven retraction mechanism. Electric power furnished by two gasoline driven 25KW motor generator sets.



World War I (1917-1918)
The guns of Battery Hampton were apparently slated for overseas use because they were ordered retained and remounted as World War I drew to a close.

World War II (1941-1945)
The gun cards indicate that the guns and carriages of Battery Hampton were obsolete and slated for inclusion in first major scrap drive of World War II in late 1942. The gun cards indicate that the guns and carriages were actually scrapped 4 Feb 1943.

Current Status
Only some concrete work remains. No period guns or mounts in place.

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