Mockhorn Island Fire Control Towers

USA / Virginia / Cheriton /

tower, Second World War 1939-1945, military

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WWII-era fire control towers provided ranging and data for nearby batteries. Both towers provided target triangulation coordinates for Forts Story and Custis.

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Coordinates: 37°11'53"N 75°54'18"W

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