Coronado Beach Military Reservation

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Coronado Beach Military Reservation (1897-1946) - An Endicott Period Coastal Military Reservation first established in 1897 in San Diego County, California. Deactivated in 1946.

Endicott Period (1890-1910)

Part of the Harbor Defense of San Diego.

Coronado Beach Military Reservation was originally slated to have an Endicott Period mortar battery but it was never built.

World War I (1917-1918)

World War II (1941-1945)


Coronado Beach Military Reservation World War II Battery (edit list)
Battery
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No. Caliber Type Mount Service Years Battery Cost Notes
Battery AMTB - Cortez 2 90mm Fixed Pedestal 1943-1943-1943-1946 $ 19,600
Source: CDSG
Coronado Beach Military Reservation Plan


Current Status

Part of Silver Strand State Beach, San Diego County, California.

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Location: Silver Strand State Beach, San Diego County, California.

Maps & Images

Lat: 32.632788 Long: -117.141824

Sources:

  • U.S.Army, Supplement to the Harbor Defense Project of San Diego, (HDSD-AN-45), 1 Jul 1945, CDSG

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