Battery Stricker

N 39°11.776 W076°26.602

Battery Stricker had two 12-inch disappearing guns. Named after
Brigadier General John Stricker, a commander of the Maryland Militia
during the 1814 defense of Baltimore.
{see "American Seacoast Defenses" 2nd Ed. page 138}


Battery Stricker.
Interior room.

Gun emplacement #2.
Gun emplacement #1 and CRF Station.
The station was built after the gun was removed.

Switchboard Room behind Stricker.
Top of switchboard Room.

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