Battery Dix

 (1904-1944) - Battery Dix was a reinforced concrete, Endicott Period 12 inch coastal gun battery on Fort Wadsworth (1), Richmond County, New York. The battery was named in G.O. 78, 25 May 1903, after MG John A. Dix, U.S. Army, who served during the War of 1812 and the U.S. Civil War, and who died 21 Apr 1879, at New York City, New York. Battery construction started in 1900, was completed in 1902 and transferred to the Coast Artillery for use 17 Jun 1904 at a cost of $ 100,000. Deactivated in 1944.

Endicott Period
Originally built as an Endicott Period concrete coastal gun battery with two 12" M1900 guns mounted on M1901 disappearing carriages. This was a two story battery with the guns mounted on the upper level and the magazines on the lower level. Two Hodges back delivery shell hoists moved the shells from the magazine level to the gun loading platform. The Hodges shell hoists were later replaced with two Taylor-Raymond electric shell hoists and the hoists were modified for the newer long point shells.



World War I
Battery Dix was not affected by either the World War I redistribution or the subsequent 1920 disarmament program.

World War II
Salvage of this Battery was authorized 23 Oct 1943, guns and carriages removed.

Current Status
No period guns or mounts in place.

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