Event
Going Bunkers: Nine Gun Battery
This event has already occurred. This page is provided for reference only.
Fee:
Free.Location:
Sandy Hook, N.J. Lot MDates & Times
Date:
Sunday, July 21, 2019
Time:
6:00 PM
Duration:
1 hour and 30 minutes
Type of Event
Bus Tour
Guided Tour
Description
Explore and tour the north end of Fort Hancock’s Nine Gun Battery, the longest gun battery the U.S. Army ever built for harbor defense. When construction began in 1897, the battery was originally intended to mount three 10-inch caliber disappearing guns, but when construction was completed in 1904 an additional six 12-inch caliber disappearing guns were emplaced, creating a nine gun battery that operated until 1944. Free. Call (732) 872-5970 to make a reservation.
Reservation or Registration: Yes
Please call 732-872-5970 to make a reservation for this program.