Battery 216

 (1942-1947) - Battery 216 was a reinforced concrete, World War II 6 inch coastal gun battery on Camp Hero, Montauk Point, Suffolk County, New York. Battery construction started 26 May 1942, was completed on 18 Jun 1943 and transferred to the Coast Artillery for use 12 Jan 1944 at a cost of $ 198,008.51. Deactivated in 1947.

World War II
Originally built as a World War II concrete coastal gun battery with two 6" M1903A2 rapid fire guns mounted on M1 Shielded Barbette Carriages (SBC) placed on either side of an earth covered reinforced concrete support structure. The guns and carriages were transferred from Wellman 27 Feb 1943 to Camp Hero.



Current Status
No period guns or mounts in place.

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