Battery Catlin

Battery Catlin (1904-1942) - Battery Catlin was a reinforced concrete, Endicott Period 3 inch coastal gun battery on Fort Wadsworth, New York. The battery was named in G.O. 194, 27 Dec 1904, after Capt. Robert Catlin, U.S. Army, who was wounded in action at Weldon Railroad, 21 Aug 1864, during the U.S. Civil War, and who died 28 Dec 1903. Battery construction started 1902, was completed 1904 and transferred to the Coastal Artillery for use 22 Jul 1904 at a cost of $ 37,509.00. Guns not mounted until 1913. Deactivated in 1942.

Endicott Period

Part of the Harbor Defense of Southern New York.

Originally built as an Endicott Period concrete coastal gun battery with six 3" M1902MI guns mounted on M1902 pedestal carriages.

Battery Catlin Armament (edit list)

Empl No	Caliber Type	Barrel Length	Model		Serial No	Manufacturer	Carriage	Service Dates	Notes
1	3" Rifle	150"	M1902MI		30	Bethlehem	Pedestal, M1902, #30, Bethlehem	1913-1942	See note 1
2	3" Rifle	150"	M1902MI		31	Bethlehem	Pedestal, M1902, #31, Bethlehem	1913-1942	See note 1
3	3" Rifle	150"	M1902MI		32	Bethlehem	Pedestal, M1902, #32, Bethlehem	1913-1942	See note 1
4	3" Rifle	150"	M1902MI		33	Bethlehem	Pedestal, M1902, #33, Bethlehem	1913-1942	See note 1
5	3" Rifle	150"	M1902MI		34	Bethlehem	Pedestal, M1902, #34, Bethlehem	1913-1942	See note 1
6	3" Rifle	150"	M1902MI		35	Bethlehem	Pedestal, M1902, #35, Bethlehem	1913-1942	See note 1
Source: RCW Form 1, 1 Jul 1920, Coast Defense Study Group, Berhow, Mark A. ed, American Seacoast Defenses: A Reference Guide, 2nd Edition, CDSG Press, McLean, VA, 2004, ISBN 0-9748167-0-1, pages 72-73, 207 Note 1: Guns not mounted until 1913, four gun tubes and carriages transferred to Fort Hamilton (1) 29 Nov 1942 and two gun tubes transferred to Fort Tilden 23 Nov 1942. CDSG Gun Card Collection from NARA

Battery Catlin Plan

Battery Catlin Plan

World War I

The U.S. entry into World War I resulted in a widespread removal of large caliber coastal defense gun tubes for service in Europe. Many of the gun and mortar tubes removed were sent to arsenals for modification and mounting on mobile carriages, both wheeled and railroad. Most of the removed gun tubes never made it to Europe and were either remounted or remained at the arsenals until needed elsewhere.

World War II

Four gun tubes transferred to Fort Hamilton 29 Nov 1942 and two gun tubes transferred to Fort Tilden 23 Nov 1942.

Current Status

No period guns or mounts in place.

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Location: Fort Wadsworth, Richmond County, New York Maps & Images Lat: 40.6065243 Long: -74.0563327 Multi Maps from ACME Maps from Bing Maps from Google Elevation: 16'

Sources:

Links:

• Coast Defense Study Group, CDSG Press, CDSG Digital Library

Visited: 15 Aug 2010

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