Battery 202

 (1944-1946) - Battery 202 was a reinforced concrete, World War II 6 inch coastal gun battery on Jewell Island Military Reservation, Jewell Island, Cumberland County, Maine. Battery construction was completed except for telephones, computer, TI system and minor accessories in 1944. Deactivated in 1946.

World War II
Originally built as a World War II concrete coastal gun battery with two 6" T2-M1 rapid fire guns mounted on M3 Shielded Barbette Carriages (SBC) placed on either side of an earth covered reinforced concrete magazine and support structure. Power was supplied by internal generators and commercial power. Battery construction was completed except for telephones, computer, TI system and minor accessories in 1944. Battery deactivated in 1946.

Current Status
No period guns or mounts in place.

Sources:
 * U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, FUDS Archives Search Report, Findings, Jewell's Island Military Reservation , Project No. D01ME012602, September 1995. Large PDF Download

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