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Built in 1942 and originally having two 3-inch guns, Battery Whiting of Fort Burnside now sits in Beavertail State Park at the tip of Jamestown, Rhode Island. The battery was originally located at Fort Getty at the northern end of the island. It's purpose was to protect the minefield in the east side of the harbor. Fortifications Battery #110 2 - 16" Not Built Battery #213 (1943 - 1948) 2 - 6" Model M1905A2 guns on long range barbette carriage with shield Battery Whiting (AMTB#5) (1942 - 1946) 2 - 3" Model M1903 guns on pedestal mounts taken from Fort Getty during July of 1942 
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