Mines like this were used to mine the Columbia River during WWII. They were tested at Fort Stevens before being placed in the River.
One of the 3 batteries at Fort Stevens, Washington.
This is a replica of a 8" gun being built at Fort Stevens, Washington. If you notice the top of the concrete you can see that it is beveled. The gun was hidden below the wall and it would be raised up to fire at enemy ships if the need were to arise. The batteries were not able to be seen from the River. The ammo was stored below in the battery.
Mines like this were used to mine the Columbia River during WWII. They were tested at Fort Stevens before being placed in the River.
One of the 3 batteries at Fort Stevens, Washington.
This is a replica of a 8" gun being built at Fort Stevens, Washington. If you notice the top of the concrete you can see that it is beveled. The gun was hidden below the wall and it would be raised up to fire at enemy ships if the need were to arise. The batteries were not able to be seen from the River. The ammo was stored below in the battery. 
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