Why go
Battery Chamberlin is defined by the form, materials, and setting of Battery Chamberlin. Another layer comes from the sightlines that connect Battery Chamberlin with its surroundings. Plan Battery Chamberlin by remembering to confirm public access to Battery Chamberlin and local conditions. After Battery Chamberlin, choose a geographic companion near Battery Chamberlin; this keeps Battery Chamberlin geographically coherent and avoids forcing Battery Chamberlin into an unrelated crossing.
What to look for
- Look closely at the form, materials, and setting of Battery Chamberlin.
- Notice the sightlines that connect Battery Chamberlin with its surroundings.
The full story
Battery Chamberlin is an artillery battery in the Presidio of San Francisco, San Francisco, California, United States. The battery is named in honor of Captain Lowell A. Chamberlin, who had served with distinction in the Civil War. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on November 7, 1976. This Endicott-era battery was built in 1904 with four six-inch rifled guns mounted on disappearing carriages and was intended to protect underwater minefields laid outside the Golden Gate during the time of war. These guns had a maximum range of 7.5 miles, and crews were trained to fire two rounds per minute. The original guns were removed in 1917 for use in World War I. The battery received two six-inch guns on simple barbette carriages in 1920. During World War II, the Sixth Coast Artillery Regiment, Battery "D", manned the two guns at Battery Chamberlin, living on-site until the end of the war. The battery was covered with camouflage netting to hide it from air attack. These guns were removed in 1948.
Useful to know
- For Battery Chamberlin, confirm public access to Battery Chamberlin and local conditions.
- Pair Battery Chamberlin with a geographic companion near Battery Chamberlin when the route and opening conditions align.
Your next visit
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Outdoor visit · 30–45 min
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