Battery 121

 (1943-1948) - Battery 121 was a reinforced concrete, World War II 16 inch coastal gun battery on Fort Story, Virginia. Battery construction started 6 Jan 1942, was completed on 31 Jan 1943 and transferred to the Coast Artillery for use 12 Nov 1943 at a cost of $ 1,881,850.47. Deactivated in 1948.

World War II
Originally built as a World War II concrete coastal gun battery with two casemated 16" MarkII-M1 naval guns mounted on M4 carriages.



Current Status
No period guns or mounts in place.

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