Battery 222

 (1943-1947) - Battery 222 was a reinforced concrete, World War II 6 inch coastal gun battery on Fort Miles, Sussex County, Delaware. Named Battery Hunter in G.O. 46, 17 Sep 1942, after Colonel Charles H. Hunter, Coast Artillery Corps, US Army. Battery construction started 15 Apr 1942, was completed 29 Oct 1943 and transferred to the Coast Artillery for use 13 Dec 1943 at a cost of $ 150,200. Deactivated in 1947.

World War II
Originally built as a World War II concrete coastal gun battery with two 6" M1903 rapid fire guns mounted on M1 Shielded Barbette Carriages (SBC) placed on either side of an earth covered reinforced concrete support structure.

Both guns were transferred from Watervliet on 19 Apr 1943 and both carriages were transferred from Wellman on 9 Apr 1943.



Current Status
No period guns or mounts in place.

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