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== [[World War II]] (1939-1945) == | == [[World War II]] (1939-1945) == | ||
{{HDVictoria}} Also considered part of the [[World War II]] Joint United States and Canadian [[:Category:Defense of Juan de Fuca Strait|Defense of Juan de Fuca Strait]]. | {{HDVictoria}} Also considered part of the [[World War II]] Joint United States and Canadian [[:Category:Harbor Defense of Juan de Fuca Strait|Harbor Defense of Juan de Fuca Strait]]. | ||
The Mary Hill Battery was initially armed with two 6" MK7 breechloading (BL) guns on MK5 (15 degree) mounts in 1939. An additional MK7 gun was added in 1941. The battery was built to replaced the three obsolete 6‑inch disappearing guns at the [[Fort Rodd Hill]] [[Fort Rodd Hill Upper Battery|Upper Battery]] and [[Fort Rodd Hill Lower Battery|Lower Battery]]. | The Mary Hill Battery was initially armed with two 6" MK7 breechloading (BL) guns on MK5 (15 degree) mounts in 1939. An additional MK7 gun was added in 1941. The battery was built to replaced the three obsolete 6‑inch disappearing guns at the [[Fort Rodd Hill]] [[Fort Rodd Hill Upper Battery|Upper Battery]] and [[Fort Rodd Hill Lower Battery|Lower Battery]]. | ||
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Decommissioned in 1956. | Decommissioned in 1956. | ||
== Current Status == | == Current Status == | ||
The site still exists on Mary's Hill training area as a part of [[CFB Esquimalt]]. No period guns or mounts in place. | The site still exists on Mary's Hill training area as a part of [[CFB Esquimalt]]. No period guns or mounts in place. | ||
Revision as of 11:41, 12 June 2014
Mary Hill Battery (1939-1956) - Mary Hill Battery was a Canadian reinforced concrete 6 inch coastal gun battery that was a part of present day CFB Esquimalt, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. Deactivated in 1956.
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World War II (1939-1945)
Part of the Harbor Defense of Victoria and Esquimalt Harbors. Also considered part of the World War II Joint United States and Canadian Harbor Defense of Juan de Fuca Strait.
The Mary Hill Battery was initially armed with two 6" MK7 breechloading (BL) guns on MK5 (15 degree) mounts in 1939. An additional MK7 gun was added in 1941. The battery was built to replaced the three obsolete 6‑inch disappearing guns at the Fort Rodd Hill Upper Battery and Lower Battery.
Replaced in 1943 by three 6" Mk24 guns on MK6 mounts (45 degree). A searchlight located on William Head was part of the defense.
Decommissioned in 1956.
Current Status
The site still exists on Mary's Hill training area as a part of CFB Esquimalt. No period guns or mounts in place.
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Location: Mary Hill, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. Maps & Images Lat: 48.3448659 Long: -123.5472947 |
See Also:
Sources:
- Nicholson, G.W.L., Fixed Coast Artillery Defences on the Pacific Coast, 8 May 1944, AHQ Report, PDF, page 4-5
- Morgan, David, Forts of the Canadian West Coast - Victoria/Esquimalt Defenses, CDSG Journal, Volume 9, Issue 2, May 1995, page 16-24.
Links:
- North American Forts - Mary Hill Battery
- Museum of the 5th(BC) Regiment - 1936-1956
- Museum of the 5th(BC) Regiment - Coast Defences 1936-1956
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