Harbor Defenses of Oahu, Hawaii

Battery Harlow, Fort Ruger
March 2014

Biffton Parks

Fort Name:  Ft. Ruger, HI

Date of Visit:  Feb. 9, 2012

Current Site Name:  Battery Harlow (12 inch Mortar)

Site Use:  Storage

Is the Site open to the Public?  No, at the time of this report.  An escort is needed to gain access to this site.

What is the overall condition of the Site?  Good

What is the condition of the Individual Elements?
Batteries:  Good
Buildings:  N/A
Other Elements:   N/A

What is the protective status of the Site?  Included in NRHP District

Current Site Owner: Hawaii National Guard
Current Site Supervisor: Facilities Manager
Mailing Address: 3949 Diamond Head Rd., Honolulu, HI 96816
Phone: 808-733-4250

Is the Site or a responsible individual at the site?  No

What information can the CDSG provide to the management of the site?  Unknown

Are there any projects at the Site that would benefit from CDSG funding?  Unknown

Is there anyone at the Site that would submit materials for the CDSG Journal?  No

Any Special Situations at the Site; (Damage, Imminent Destruction, Etc,): No

If individual batteries, base-end stations, buildings, etc. are in some way significant, please indicate: This site has the only known unfilled 12″ Mortar emplacement pit, Pit A, Gun No. 4.  This is what an emplacement pit foundation looks like before a mortar is installed.  The mount bolts are corroded, but it is expected to be preserved.  Electrical connectors and conduit are severely corroded.  Elevation and azimuth counters are in fair shape.  The magazines are used for storage.  Battery Harlow has been used for movie and television program sets.  Since being put in use by the HI National Guard, access via hiking trail is closed.