Cape May Military Reservation
Cape May Military Reservation (1940-1948) A World War II subpost of Fort Miles, Delaware. See Fort Miles.
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 were located on Cape May Military Reservation.
| 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 |
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Location: Cape May, New Jersey. Maps & Images Lat: 38.9315305 Long: -74.9555272 |