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Tower 9

Fire Control Tower 9
 
Notes
Currently being used by the Delaware Pilots Association.
Structure was added to National Register of Historic Places in 2005.
Report of Completed Works - 1 May 1944
Fire Control Elements Only
General Information
Location Cape Henlopen State Park
Coordinates N 38°47.648 W075°05.500
Battery Assignments Battery Herring (2 - 6")
Battery Hunter (2 - 6")
Mine Battery
Harbor Entrance Control Post
Date of Transfer 8 April 1944
Cost to that date $26,700
Type of Construction Reinforced Concrete (1' - 0")
How Concealed No Concealment
How Protected No Protection
Conspicuous At Visible Range from Ocean.
Utilities
Electrical Power None
Type Lighting Fixtures None
How Heated Coal Space Heaters
Connected to Water NO
Connected to Sewer NO
Type Latrine NONE
Equipment
Type of observing inst. 6 - M1910A1 Azimuth Instruments
Additional Equipment on site Observation room for HECP located on top deck.
Data Transmission Fire Control Communication System

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