Battery 212

 (1943-1948) - Battery 212 was a reinforced concrete, World War II 6 inch coastal gun battery on Fort Church, Newport County, Rhode Island. Battery construction started on 10 Nov 1941, was completed on 15 Oct 1942 and transferred to the Coast Artillery for use 24 Jul 1943 at a cost of $ 202,905.00. Deactivated in 1948.

World War II
Originally built as a World War II concrete coastal gun battery with two 6" M1903 rapid fire guns mounted on M1 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. "The main house on the estate was built on top of Battery 212. One gun mount supports a pool and the other a shed. The enclosed portion of the battery is being used by the owner as a basement." from FUD site # D01RI033100.

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