Fort Macaulay

 (1878-1956) - A Canadian coastal defense fortification first established in 1878 as a part of "Victoria-Esquimalt Fortress". Located on Macaulay Point, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. Abandoned in 1956. Also known as Macaulay Battery and Macaulay Point Battery.

History
The current Fort Macaulay complex was constructed between 1894-1897 and came to include three reinforced concrete gun emplacements, ammunition stores and a concrete BC post linked by tunnel to a guardhouse and keep. Three 6" MK6 guns on MK4 (20 degree) disappearing carriages were emplaced. The #2 and #3 guns were removed in 1924 and replaced with two 6" QF MK2 guns on Navy mounts. All existing guns and mounts removed in 1938. The #1 and #3 emplacements were then each armed with one 6" MK7 gun on a MK2 mount (15 degree). Emplacement #2 was converted into an artillery store. These guns and mounts remained in place until about 1948.



Current Status
Part of Macaulay Point City Park, Esquimalt, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. Open to the public. No period guns or carriages in place.

See Also:
 * CFB Esquimalt
 * Harbor Defense of Victoria
 * Harbor Defense of Juan de Fuca Strait

Sources:
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Links:
 * North American Forts - Fort Macaulay
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