WWII Gun Emplacements -- Angel's Gate Park, San Pedro CA
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Benchmark Blasterz
N 33° 42.518 W 118° 17.639
11S E 380093 N 3730601
Quick Description: Large artillery batteries installed at the former Fort MacArthur Army Base in San Pedro CA during WWII are part of Angel's Gate Park today
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 4/9/2016 9:42:56 AM
Waymark Code: WMQX71
Published By: Groundspeak Premium Member RakeInTheCache
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Long Description:
During WWII, the military was concerned about a Japanese invasion of the Mainland US in Southern CA. Large anti-aircraft and anti-ship batteries were installed at the Army post of Fort MacArthur to protect against this perceived threat.

Today these emplacements are stabilized and preserved at Angel's Gate park in San Pedro.

The waymark coordinates are for the large emplacement at the southern point of Angel's Gate, overlooking the Pacific Ocean and Catalina Island.
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Opening Days/Times:
dawn-10pm daily
Visit Instructions:
Posting a picture(s) of the location would be nice although not required.
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