Cape May Military Reservation

Cape May Military Reservation (1940-1948) A World War II subpost of Fort Miles, Delaware. See Fort Miles.

Cape May MR Light House

Cape May MR Fire Control Tower 23

Cape May Military Reservation History

Part of Harbor Defenses 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.

World War II

Battery 223 and Battery AMTB 7 - Cape May were located on Cape May Military Reservation.

Cape May MR World War II Battery (edit list)

Battery Click on Battery links below	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

Cape May Military Reservation Plan

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 serve as the Visitor Center and an interpretive center can still be seen. Fire control tower # 23 has been restored and visitors can climb to the top.

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