Battery 223

 (1944-1947) - Battery 223 was a reinforced concrete, World War II 6 inch coastal gun battery on Cape May Military Reservation, Cape May County, New Jersey. Battery construction started on 12 Sep 1942, was completed on 23 Jun 1943 and transferred to the Coast Artillery for use 8 Apr 1944 at a cost of $ 542,000.00. Deactivated in 1947.

World War II
Originally built as a World War II concrete coastal gun battery with two 6" T2 rapid fire guns mounted on M3 Shielded Barbette Carriages (SBC) placed on either side of an earth covered reinforced concrete support structure. The support structure included six separate shell rooms, two powder rooms, two air compressor/motor generator rooms, a power generating complex, a switchboard room, a plotting room and a latrine.



Korean War
Battery 223 was used as a U.S. Navy radio transmitter station for the Atlantic Fleet during the Korean War. That facility was decommissioned in 1963.

Current Status
This battery is totally exposed except for the gun pads which are now buried. No period guns or mounts in place.

See Also:
 * Harbor Defense of the Delaware
 * Cape May Military Reservation
 * Fort Miles

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