Battery 237

 (1943-1946) - A World War II era Battery built in 1943 as a reinforced concrete coastal artillery battery on Fort Rosecrans, San Diego County, California. Later named Battery Woodward for Colonel Charles G. Woodward, who had commanded Fort Rosecrans as a captain in 1906-1907. Construction began 4 Mar 1943 and was completed 29 Oct 1943. The Battery was turned over for service 31 Aug 1944 at a cost of $ 255,912.24. Deactivated in 1946.

History
Established to protect the entrance to San Diego Harbor.

Battery 237 was a battery of two, 6" rapid fire Barbette mounted guns on either side of an earth covered reinforced concrete support structure. Battery 237 was built late in the war and was intended to replace the two former Marine batteries, Battery Gillespie and Battery Zeilin.



Current Status
Active Navy military installation. No public access. No guns or carriages in place.

See Also:
 * Fort Rosecrans
 * Harbor Defense of San Diego

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 * National Park Service -Fort Rosecrans

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