Battery Ransom

 (1899-1917) - Battery Ransom was a reinforced concrete, Endicott Period 8 inch coastal gun battery on Fort Jackson (2), Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana. The battery was named in G.O. 78, 15 May 1903, after Col. Truman B. Ransom, 9th U.S. Infantry, who was killed 13 Sep 1847 at the battle of Chapultepec, Mexico. Battery construction started 26 Mar 1898, was completed in Oct 1899 and transferred to the Coast Artillery for use 25 Oct 1899 at a cost of $ 150,000.00. Deactivated in 1917.



Endicott Period (1890-1910)
Originally built as an Endicott Period concrete coastal gun battery with two 8" M1888MII guns mounted on M1896 disappearing carriages. The battery was built inside the old Third System fort over the location of the original citadel.



World War I (1917-1918)
On 24 Aug 1917 Battery Ransom's two 8" guns were ordered dismounted and prepared for use abroad. Both gun tubes were transferred to Watervliet Arsenal 21 Dec 1917 but the war ended before they were shipped overseas. The guns were not returned to Battery Ransom and they were eventually shipped overseas during World War II.

Current Status
No period guns or mounts in place.

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