Cape May Military Reservation
Cape May Military Reservation (1940-1948) A World War II subpost of Fort Miles, Delaware. See Fort Miles.
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Cape May MR Light House -
Cape May MR Fire Control Tower 23
World War II (1941-1945)
Part of the Harbor Defense of the Delaware. Positioned at the mouth of the Delaware River, Cape May MR supported Fort Miles by provided rapid fire protection from fast moving subs and torpedo boats. It also provided searchlight and anti-aircraft installations.
Battery 223 and Battery AMTB 7 - Cape May were located on Cape May Military Reservation.
| Battery | No. | Caliber | Type Mount | Service Years | Battery Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery 223 | 2 | 6" | Shielded Barbette (SBC) | 1942-1943-1944-1947 | $ 542,000 | In surf, totally exposed. |
| Battery 25 | 4 | 155mm | Mobile Panama Mounts | 1941-1942-1944-1946 | $ 21,100 | |
| Battery AMTB 7 - Cape May | 2 2 |
90mm 90mm |
Fixed AMTB Mobile |
1943-1943-1943-1946 | $ 15,300 | In surf |
| Source: CDSG | ||||||
Current Status
Part of Cape May Point State Park, Cape May County, New Jersey. The exposed concrete structure of Battery 223 and several repurposed buildings that serve as the Visitor Center can still be seen. Fire control tower # 23 has been restored and visitors can climb to the top.
Context
Location:
Cape May Point State Park, Cape May County, New Jersey.
Lat: 38.932° Long: -74.956°
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See Also:
Sources:
- U.S.Army, Supplement to the Harbor Defense Project of The Delaware, (HDDEL-AN-45), 1 Jul 1945, CDSG
Links:
Related:
Battery 223, Battery 25, Battery AMTB 7 - Cape May, Battery Cost, Cape May WWII Radar Site, Fort Miles, World War II Coastal Fortifications,