Battery 155 - Fort Ruger
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Battery 155 - Fort Ruger (1937-194?) - Battery Fort Ruger was a temporary, World War II, 155mm coastal gun battery on Panama mounts. Located on Fort Ruger, Honolulu County, Hawaii. Battery construction started 8 Feb 1937, was completed 10 May 1937 and transferred to the Coast Artillery for use 2 Sep 1937 at a cost of $ 7,282.34. Deactivated in 194?.
World War II
Part of the Harbor Defense of Honolulu.
Originally built as a temporary World War II coastal gun battery with four 155mm 1918 guns mounted on 1918 mobile marriages emplaced on circular Panama mounts.
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Fort Morgan -
Panama Mount at Fort Pickens
Current Status
No remains and no period guns or carriages in place.
Context
Location:
Fort Ruger, Honolulu County, Hawaii
Lat: 21.273° Long: -157.8°
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- Elevation: approx 230'
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Related:
CDSG, Fort Pickens, Fort Ruger, World War II,