Battery Haslet

 (1920-1943) - Battery Haslet was a reinforced concrete, World War I 12 inch coastal gun battery on Fort Saulsbury, Sussex County, Delaware. The battery was named after Col. John Haslet, commander in the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War. Battery construction started August 1917, was completed December 1920 and transferred to the Coast Artillery for use 27 Dec 1920 at a cost of $ 839,585.58 (this cost was for both Battery Haslet and Battery Hall). Guns removed to Fort Miles, Battery 519 in 1943.

World War I (1917-1918)
Originally built as a World War I concrete coastal gun battery with two 12" M1895MI guns mounted on M1917 Barbette carriages. The guns were proof fired 15 & 16 May 1930.



World War II (1941-1945)
The guns and carriages of Battery Haslet were authorized to be moved to Battery 519, Fort Miles on 8 Jan 1943 and the emplacement began in March 1943.

Current Status
No period guns or mounts in place. Private property with no public access. This battery is not visible from the road.

See Also:
 * Battery Hall
 * Fort Saulsbury

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