Battery Wilkin

N 38°42.274 W077°01.653

(1902 - 1928)
Named (5/25/1903) after Capt. Alexander Wilkin, killed 1864 at Tupelo, MS.
Two 6-inch disappearing guns were located here.
{see "American Seacoast Defenses" 2nd Ed. page 94}


Battery Wilkin.


BC station for gun #1.

Gun emplacement #1.

CRF station for gun #1.

Loading platform #1.

BC station for gun #2.

Gun emplacement #2.

CRF station for gun #2.

Loading platform #2.

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