Battery Lewis (116)

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Two casemated 16inch guns.

Designed to work in concert with the 16-inch guns at Fort Tilden on Long Island to close the harbor to enemy shipping. The 16-inch coastal defense gun had a range of over 14 miles.

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Coordinates:   40°23'21"N   73°59'20"W
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