Battery 238

 (1942-1946) - A World War II era reinforced concrete coastal artillery battery on Fort Rosecrans, San Diego County, California. Named Battery Humphreys in G.O. #28, 5 Jun 1942, after Captain Charles Humphreys, the first commanding officer of Fort Rosecrans. Construction began 2 Feb 1942 and was completed 14 Oct 1943. The Battery was turned over for service 20 Jun 1944 at a cost of $ 199,661.23. Deactivated in 1946.

History
Battery 238 was a battery of two, 6" rapid fire Barbette mounted guns on either side of an earth covered reinforced concrete support structure. Located on a hill at the south end of Point Loma above the new Point Loma Lighthouse and below the old Point Loma Lighthouse.



Current Status
Active Navy military installation, no public access. No guns or carriages in place, the repurposed concrete battery support structure and fire control post remains.

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

Sources:

Links: 
 * North American Forts - Fort Rosecrans