Battery 520

Battery 520 (1944-1947) - Battery 520 was a reinforced concrete, World War II 12 inch coastal gun battery on Marshall Military Reservation, South Carolina. Battery construction started 1 May 1943, was completed 30 Jan 1944 and was transferred to the Coastal Artillery for use 28 Feb 1944 at a cost of $ 1,432,443.00. Deactivated in 1947.

Battery 520 History

Part of the Harbor Defense of Charleston.

World War II

Originally built as an World War II concrete coastal gun battery with 2 12" M1895MI guns mounted on M1917 Barbette carriages.
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File:Fort Marshall Military Reservation Battery 520 Plan.jpg

Battery 520 Plan

Current Status

No period guns or mounts in place.

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Location: Fort Marshall Military Reservation, South Carolina Maps & Images Lat: 32.7705371 Long: -79.8174065 Multi Maps from ACME Maps from Bing Maps from Google Elevation: 20'

Sources:

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

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