Fort H. G. Wright

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Mortar pit at Battery Clinton, Fort H. G. Wright

Fort H. G. Wright was a United States military installation on Fishers Island, just 2 miles off the coast of southeastern Connecticut, but technically in New York. It was linked with Fort Terry, Fort Michie, and Camp Hero to defend the eastern entrance of Long Island Sound. Named for Union General Horatio G. Wright who was born in Clinton, Connecticut.

It was developed in the early 20th Century and was active in the first and second world wars. After the Second World War, it was deactivated.

Named Batteries

  • Battery Clinton, 4 - 12" Mortar
  • Battery Butterfield, 2 - 12" Disappearing
  • Battery Barlow, 2 - 10" Disappearing
  • Battery Hamilton, was 2 - 6" Pedestal, removed by 1921
  • Battery Marcy, was 2 - 6" Pedestal, removed by 1921
  • Battery Hoffman, 2 - 3" Pedestal
  • Battery Hoppock, 2 - 3" Pedestal

See also

References

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