Battery Claiborne

 (1908-1918) - Battery Ferdinand Claiborne was a reinforced concrete, Endicott Period 6 inch coastal gun battery on Fort Wool (1), Virginia. The battery was named in G.O. 194, 27 Dec 1904, after BG Ferdinand L. Claiborne, U.S. Volunteers, who served with distinction during the War of 1812, and who died in February, 1815. Battery construction started 10 Dec 1903, was completed in August 1908 and transferred to the Coast Artillery for use 18 Aug 1908 at a cost of $ 55,000.00. Deactivated in 1918.

Endicott Period
Originally built as an Endicott Period concrete coastal gun battery with two 6" M1903 guns mounted on M1903 disappearing carriages. Battery Clairborne was a two story battery with the guns on the upper level and a common shell and magazine room on the lower level. Electrical power was furnished by a power room located in the traverse between Battery Claiborne and Battery Dyer. No powder or shell hoists were provided.



World War I
The gun tubes of Battery Claiborne were not directly affected by the World War I redistribution but they were removed in 1918 to replace the gun tubes in Battery Gates that were sent to France. The carriages were ordered scrapped 26 May 1920.

Current Status
No period guns or mounts in place.

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