Place

Battery Boutelle

Golden Gate National Recreation Area, Presidio of San Francisco

The view from Battery Boutelle looking towards the Golden Gate Bridge.
The view from Battery Boutelle looking towards the Golden Gate Bridge.

Quick Facts

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This battery was completed and armed in 1900 and featured three 5-inch rapid fire guns designed to defend the offshore minefields against mine sweepers and fast torpedo boats. These guns had a range of seven miles and could be fired at the rate of up to thirty rounds per minute.

Last updated: April 5, 2024