J Battery site (WW2)
Australia /
Western Australia /
Kwinana /
World
/ Australia
/ Western Australia
/ Kwinana
Second World War 1939-1945, fortification, artillery battery
Site of a WW2 coastal defence battery, part of a ring of fortifications collectively known as "Fremantle Fortress".
J Bty is also known as Challenger Bty.
Built in 1942, it consisted of 2 ex-US Army 155mm GPF guns.
The site was decommissioned in 1963.
J Bty is also known as Challenger Bty.
Built in 1942, it consisted of 2 ex-US Army 155mm GPF guns.
The site was decommissioned in 1963.
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Coordinates: 32°9'32"S 115°39'46"E
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