Battery AMTB 944

 (1943-1946) - Battery AMTB 944 was a reinforced concrete World War II AMTB rapid fire 90mm gun battery on Fort Dawes, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. Battery construction started 26 Apr 1943, was completed 9 Jun 1943 and transferred to the Coast Artillery for use 10 Sep 1943 at a cost of $ 7,625.00. Deactivated in 1946.

World War II
The AMTB battery at Deer Island consisted of two 90mm guns mounted on 90mm M3 fixed gun mounts and two 90mm guns mounted on 90mm M1A1 mobile gun mounts. Concrete pads were provided for both fixed guns and often wooden gun platforms were provided for the mobile guns. One earth covered storeroom and two generator shelters were provided. Electric power was provided by two M-7 portable generators. World War II location number 127, site number 944.

The battery had a dual mission of defense against fast enemy motor torpedo boats and enemy aircraft. The effective range of the guns was about 8,000 yards or 4.5 miles. Each weapon required a crew of 15, 9 men in the gun squad and 6 men in the ammunition squad.



Current Status
Battery destroyed. No period gun or mounts in place.

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