Battery Hindman

 (1905-1946) - Battery Jacob Hindman was a reinforced concrete, Endicott Period 3 inch coastal gun battery on Fort Wool (1), Virginia. The battery was named in G.O. 194, 27 Dec 1904, after Bvt. Col. Jacob Hindman, U.S. Army (Maj. 2nd U.S. Artillery), who served with distinction during the War of 1812, and who died 17 feb 1827. Battery construction started 8 Jan 1903, was completed 30 Sep 1905 and transferred to the Coast Artillery for use 15 Nov 1905 at a cost of $ 13,443.81. Deactivated in 1946.

Endicott Period
Originally built as an Endicott Period concrete coastal gun battery with two 3" M1902 guns mounted on M1902 pedestal carriages. This was a two story battery with the guns on the upper level and a separate magazine for each gun emplacement on the lower level. Electrical power was furnished from the power plant between Battery Claiborne and Battery Dyer.



World War I
Battery Hindman was not affected by the World War I redistribution or the following 1920 disarmament program.

World War II
The guns and carriages of Battery Hindman were declared obsolete on 18 Oct 1946 but were retained for saluting purposes until they were ordered salvaged 25 Sep 1947.

Current Status
No period guns or mounts in place.

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