Steveston Battery

 (1939-1943) - Steveston Battery was a Canadian 18 pounder coastal gun battery near Steveston, British Columbia, Canada. Deactivated in 1943. Also Known as Fort Steveston.

World War II (1939-1945)
Established on 13 Oct 1939 as a World War II coastal defense battery with two field emplaced 18 pounder QF MK 1 guns to guard the mouth of the Fraser River at Steveston and provide examination services. The post was garrisoned by a detachment of troops from the 58th Battery, 15th Coast Artillery Brigade, RCA, at Point Grey Battery. One of the 18 pounders was replaced in the spring of 1943 with two tractor drawn 25 pounders. One of the 25 pounders was withdrawn in October 1943 and the remaining two guns were placed in caretaker status at the end of 1943.

Supporting the gun positions was a small camp that accommodated the some 75 personnel manning the guns and supporting the battery. The area of the camp was bounded on west by the dyke, on the east by 4th Street along both sides of Steveston Highway. Eleven buildings were included in the reservation.

Current Status
Site located on the dyke at the end of Steveston Highway. A wooden deck holds a two sided display sign with a detailed explanation of the site including a sketched plan of the post. A round steel plate is located at the approximate position of the #2 gun., unknown function.

See Also:
 * Harbor Defense of Vancouver
 * 2014 Research Trip

Sources:
 * , page 10-11

Links: 
 * North American Forts - Steveston Battery