Battery 155 - Port Hueneme

Battery 155 - Port Hueneme (1944-1944) - Battery 155 - Port Hueneme was a temporary, World War II, 155mm coastal gun battery on Panama mounts. Located in Port Hueneme, Ventura County, California. Battery construction started January 1943, was completed July 1943 and transferred to the Coastal Artillery for use 18 Apr 1944 at a cost of $ 9,381.50. Deactivated in 1944.

World War II

Part of the Harbor Defense of Los Angeles.

Originally built as a temporary World War II coastal gun battery with two 155mm M1918MI rapid fire guns mounted on M1918MI mobile marriages emplaced on circular Panama mounts.

155mm M1918 Gun at Fort Morgan

Panama Mount at Fort Pickens

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Battery 155 - Port Hueneme Plan

Current Status

No period guns or carriages in place.

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Location: Port Hueneme, Ventura County, California. Map points are from 1940s coordinates and may not be accurate. Maps & Images Lat: 34.141696 Long: -119.191205 Multi Maps from ACME Maps from Bing Maps from Google Elevation: Gun #1=26.69, Gun #2=26.79'

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Links:

• CDSG

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