Battery Barbour

Battery Barbour (1898-1920) - Battery Barbour was a reinforced concrete, Endicott Period 6 inch coastal gun battery on Fort Wadsworth (1), Richmond County, New York. The battery was named in G.O. 78, 25 May 1903, after Capt. Philip N. Barbour, 3rd U.S. Infantry, who was killed 21 Sep 1847, at the battle of Monterey, Mexico. Battery construction started in 1898, was completed in 1898 and transferred to the Coastal Artillery for use 20 Dec 1899 at a cost of $ 9,165.33. Deactivated in 1920.

Endicott Period

Part of the Harbor Defense of Southern New York.

Originally built as an Endicott Period concrete coastal gun battery with two 6" Armstrong guns mounted on Armstrong pedestal carriages.

Battery Barbour Armament (edit list)

Empl No	Caliber Type	Barrel Length	Model		Serial No	Manufacturer	Carriage	Service Dates	Notes
1	4.72" Rifle	188.8"	M1898		9721	Armstrong	Pedestal, Armstrong, #10840, Armstrong	1898-1920	40 calibers, see note 2
2	6" Rifle	???"	Armstrong		12135	Armstrong	Pedestal, Armstrong, #11160, Armstrong	1898-1920	See note 2
3	4.72" Rifle	188.8"	M1898		9720	Armstrong	Pedestal, Armstrong, #10837, Armstrong	1898-1920	40 calibers, see note 1
4	6" Rifle	???"	Armstrong		12136	Armstrong	Pedestal, Armstrong, #11161, Armstrong	1898-1920	See note 2
Source: RCW Form 1, 2 Feb 1922, 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 207 Note 1: Transferred to Sandy Hook Proving Ground prior to 1917, returned 17 Aug 1917 CDSG Gun Card Collection from NARA Note 2: CDSG Gun Card Collection from NARA

Battery Barbour Plan Emplacement #1

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.

Current Status

No period guns or mounts in place.

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Location: Fort Wadsworth, Richmond County, New York Maps & Images Lat: 40.602924 Long: -74.0539134 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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