Battery 230

 (1944-1947) - Battery 230 was a reinforced concrete, World War II 6 inch coastal gun battery on Fort Moultrie, South Carolina. Battery construction started 18 Sep 1942, was completed 15 Feb 1944, and transferred to the Coast Artillery for use 29 Feb 1944 at a cost of $ 297,220.00 Deactivated in 1947.

World War II
Originally built as a World War II concrete coastal gun battery for two 6" T2 rapid fire guns mounted on M4 Shielded Barbette Carriages (SBC) placed on either side of an earth covered reinforced concrete support structure. The M4 carriages for the installation were transferred to Battery 230 on 8 Sep 1943 but the gun tubes were not delivered and in fact were never manufactured.



Current Status
Currently in use as a control center. No period guns or mounts in place.

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