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Battery is a coastal battery in the British Overseas Territory of Gibraltar, overlooking the Bay of Gibraltar near the westernmost limits of the Upper Rock Nature Reserve.

History
at a height of 130 m above sea level. .

In June 1900 it was proposed to mount two BL 6 inch Mk VII naval guns on central pivot Mark II mountings with a range of 5,500 m capable of bearing on land batteries and on the bay. These were installed in 1902, with magazines and shelters added in October 1903.

One of the guns fired on and sunk a German submarine lying close to Algeciras in August 1917.

The guns were manned in 1936 during the Spanish Civil War while Campamento and La Línea de la Concepción were being bombarded by Spanish naval units.

During World War II the guns were the first to fire a bring to shot.

In 1954 the battery ceased its role of close defence examination but the 6-inch guns were retained and are still in position.

Underground Facilities
shell hoists.

Gallery
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