Battery 402

 (1943-1950) - Battery 402 was a reinforced concrete, World War II 8-inch coastal gun battery on Fort Schwatka, Amaknak Island, Alaska. Battery construction started on 3 Nov 1942, was completed on 8 Nov 1943 and transferred to the Coastal Artillery for use on 8 Nov 1943. Deactivated in 1950.

World War II
Originally built as a World War II concrete coastal gun battery with two 8" MkVI-M3A2 rapid fire guns mounted on M-1 Barbette Carriages placed on either side of an earth covered reinforced concrete magazine and support structure. Power was supplied by internal generators and commercial power.



Current Status
No period guns or mounts in place. Remains of the two concrete gun emplacements and the underground magazine survive as well as foundation ruins of other buildings.

See Also:
 * 8" Rifle Mark VI M3 8" Gun
 * Ulakata Head WWII Radar Site (2)‎
 * Fort Schwatka

Sources:


 * , page 224,229 M1 Barbette carriage (long-range) BCLR
 * NPS - Fort Schwatka Self Guided Tour (large pdf)

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