Drummond Battery, World War II coastal defense installation in Mount Saint Thomas, Australia
The military complex features two concrete casemates designed to house 9.2-inch guns overlooking the industrial area of Port Kembla and its harbor.
The battery became operational in October 1942 after receiving transferred artillery from Darwin following the Japanese bombing attacks in February of that year.
The fortification represents Australian military engineering capabilities during wartime, demonstrating the nation's response to potential coastal threats in the 1940s.
The site currently houses television broadcasting facilities and requires prior arrangements with property management for access to any remaining military structures.
Following its military service, the underground chambers of the battery served as a mushroom cultivation facility from 1966 to 1972.
Location: New South Wales
GPS coordinates: -34.43920,150.87500
Latest update: March 4, 2025 16:54
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