Battery Spencer

USA / California / Sausalito /
 place with historical importance, artillery battery
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"For half a century, Battery Spencer was one of the strategically important sites guarding the Golden Gate. Construction started in 1893. It was completed in 1897. Under the provisions of War Department General Order 16 (14 February 1902) it was named for Maj. General Joseph Spencer, a hero of the Revolutionary War (died 1789.) Initially armed with three M1888 12-inch breech loading rifles (made at Waterlieviet Arsenal: serial numbers 10, 16, and 17) mounted on M1892 barbette mounts (made at Watertown Arsenal serial numbers 01, 04, and 05.) In 1917 one gun was moved to Battery Chester at Fort Winfield Scott. The remaining two guns were scrapped in 1943."
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Coordinates:   37°49'40"N   122°28'54"W
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