Battery Pasco

 (1905-1934) - Battery William Pasco was a reinforced concrete, Endicott Period 3 inch coastal gun battery on Fort Michie, Suffolk County, New York. The battery was named in G.O. 194, 27 Dec 1904, after 2nd Lt. William D. Pasco, U.S. Infantry, who was killed in action at Cuartero, Philippine Islands, 20 Oct 1900. Battery construction started in May 1903, was completed in May 1905 and transferred to the Coast Artillery for use 29 Jul 1905 at a cost of $ 22,800.00. Deactivated in 1934.

Endicott Period
Originally built as an Endicott Period concrete coastal gun battery with two 3" M1903 guns mounted on M1903 Pedestal carriages. This was a two story battery with the guns mounted on the upper level and the magazines on the lower level. No shell or powder hoists provided. Electrical power furnished by the emplacement power plant in Battery Palmer.



World War I
The guns of Battery Pasco were not affected by the World War I redistribution or the following 1920 disarmament program.

Both guns of Battery Pasco were transferred to Fort Mills in the Philippine Islands on 12 Oct 1933 and the carriages were later ordered salvaged 20 Feb 1943. On 25 Oct 1934 Battery Pasco was abandoned.

Current Status
No period guns or mounts in place.

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