Fort Crockett on the Sea Wall - April 2nd, 2011
Galveston Battery Tour: Crockett San Jacinto Ferry Ride Travis
Two Regiments of the US Army Coast Artillery were headquartered at Fort Crockett, and manned four major artillery batteries, each supporting a different type of artillery. Though installed over several decades, the different guns were selected to provide both long-range and rapid-fire support. Batteries Izard, Hampton, and Laval were built during Endicott Period (1890-1910). Battery Hoskins was built post WWI and the casemate bunker was added during WWII. Izard, Hampton, Laval are all now part of the Seawall but Battery Laval is still visible.
The remains of Fort Crockett is found along Seawall Blvd. starting at the San Luis Hotel
Casemate bunker added during WWII to Battery Hoskins
Approaching the left gun entrance from parking garage
Left side bunker is sealed off with cinderblocks
Circle around to the right-side bunker entrance
The right side bunker is used for storage
View of right side 12-inch (305mm) gun emplacement
A heli-pad is cordoned off along with the right emplacement
View from hotel driveway of left 12-inch gun emplacement
Cross Seawall Blvd and look toward Battery Laval
The 1900 Storm memorial statue is near Battery Laval
Holly & Andy pose with the 1900 Storm statue
One of the 3-inch (76mm) gun emplacements on Laval
Right side 3-inch (76mm) gun Battery Laval emplacement
View of top of Laval looking back toward Hoskins
Climb off Laval to climb down below it
View of Battery Laval from the beach
Check out the barracks on Fort Crockett Blvd
Fort Crockett Post Exchange
The officers quarters are fenced off from the public
The commanding officer's housing is looking tired
View of the remaining officers quarters from over the fence
April 2nd view of the entire pier under reconstruction to become a Fertitta carnival pier
Closer view of the demise of the Flagship Hotel