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Harbor Defenses of Sitka, Alaska |
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LOCATION : Olga Point, Krestof Island |
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All photos from 25 June 2005 |
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This rectangular pit is the easternmost of the three possible 75mm positions. |
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This another view of the pit. |
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This pile of cement bags is just behind the eastern 75mm position. |
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These roots were cut when the pit was dug. |
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The pile of cement bags is between the center and eastern 75mm positions. |
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This is the center 75mm position. It is a concrete rectangle about 15 by 10 feet. |
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This is the end of a staircase that ends at the center 75mm position. A collapsed cabin is at the top of the hill and is still marked on many current maps. |
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This is the center 75mm position. Note the side of the concrete work to the left. |
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We dug a small hole to see if there were any bolts to mount the guns. There were not, so the 75mm guns were probably mobile. |
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This is the view of Neva Straight from the possible 75mm gun positions. |
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