Fort Andrews, Artillery fort on Peddocks Island, Boston Harbor, US
Fort Andrews occupies the northeast section of Peddocks Island with concrete fortifications, barracks, officers' quarters and a former military hospital spanning the coastal area.
Constructed in 1897 as part of the Coast Defenses of Boston, the fort contained sixteen M1896 mortars arranged in four pits to protect southern approaches.
The fort grounds displaced an existing Portuguese fishing settlement during its construction, marking a shift from civilian to military presence on East Head.
Visitors can reach the fort structures through seasonal ferry services from Boston, with guided tours available from May through October each year.
During World War II, the fort housed 1300 Italian prisoners who received payment for their work and maintained regular interactions with local residents.
Inception: 1897
GPS coordinates: 42.30167,-70.93139
Latest update: May 18, 2025 13:57
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