Battery Godfrey

An aerial view of Battery Godfrey facing the Pacific Ocean with a forest buffer on its eastern side.

NPS Photo, 1937

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Scenic View/Photo Spot

Battery Godfrey was armed with the largest weapons of the Endicott Period, 12-inch rifled guns mounted on barbette carriages. The guns could match the 12-mile range of battleship guns of that time.

Visiting Battery Godfrey

Battery Godfrey is located on the coastal bluffs of the Presidio. It can be reached via Lincoln Boulevard to Langdon Court; the entrance to Fort Scott from Lincoln is nearby. The Coastal Trail runs adjacent to the gun battery. The interior magazines are closed to the public.
 

Battery Godfrey today

Encroaching vegetation was recently removed from around the battery and preservation work to stabilize the battery's condition is ongoing. Safety railings have been installed.