Battery Ketcham (1/120)
(Secure building - GPS withheld)
Named after Brig. Gen. Daniel W. Ketcham (1/24/1942) and armed with two casemated16-inch 50 cal. MkIIM1 Navy guns on M4 barbette carriages (1943 - 1948).
Built of reinforced concrete and steel covered with earth between 1941 and 1943.
A B.C. Station is located on the top of the battery.
After WW2 a large radar station was mounted above the #2 gun casemate.
{see "American Seacoast Defenses" 2nd Ed. page 176}
 The north casemate of Battery Ketcham. |
 The south casemate of Battery Ketcham. |
 Original look to the battery. (from Bill Gaines) |
 The center entrance. |
 Rear entrance to the north casemate of Battery Ketcham. |
 Rear entrance to the south casemate of Battery Ketcham. |
 The interior has been converted into office spaces. |
 The Battery Commander's Station located topside. |
 Group Radar Station. (from Bill Gaines) |
 Radar foundation. |
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