Calf Island Military Reservation, Coastal defense fort in Hull, Massachusetts, United States.
The military reservation extends across Calf Island, featuring concrete structures and an observation tower designed for maritime surveillance operations.
Established in 1941, the installation contained an SCR-268 radar system and searchlight stations to protect Boston Harbor during World War II.
Military personnel stationed at the fort developed specific procedures and routines that shaped the daily operations of this coastal defense position.
The fort's remains stand at coordinates 41.34105 latitude and -70.896131 longitude, accessible only by water transportation from the mainland.
The reservation incorporated advanced radar technology of the 1940s, marking it as one of the early adopters of electronic defense systems.
Location: Hull
Inception: 1941
GPS coordinates: 41.34105,-70.89613
Latest update: March 7, 2025 01:07
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