Battery 236

 (1945-1946) - Battery 236 was a reinforced concrete, World War II 6 inch coastal gun battery on Fort Travis (2), Texas. Battery construction started 19 Oct 1942, was completed 5 Jul 1945 and transferred to the Coast Artillery for use 9 Aug 1945 at a cost of $ 305,309.98. Deactivated in 1946.



World War II
Originally built as a World War II concrete coastal gun battery for two 6" rapid fire guns mounted on M4 carriages. The battery was completed and accepted in 1945 but the gun tubes were never received and the battery was never armed.



Current Status
Fort Travis Seashore Park, a Galveston County Park. No period guns or mounts in place.

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