Gun Battery Hulu BCN-303 at Puu-O-Hulu
Zo306. One of 3 images approaching Puu-O-Hulu.
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Puu-O-Hulu is a separate hill, ridgeline and is part of the Waianae Range on Oahu Island. Since the 1920s it was part of the Puu-O-Hulu Military Reservation and Coastal Artillery Observation post were built on top for triangulation for the big gun batteries south and west.
In WWII on the west foot of Puu-O-Hulu a two-gun 7-inch gun battery was established, called Battery Hulu. In 1944 it was decided to convert the battery to more modern 6-inch guns. Tunnels were bored and the battery was known as Battery Control Number (BCN) 303. The war ended and it was never finished.
This album is about the batteries and not the observation stations on top of the ridge.
I like to share 3 great URLs if you like to learn more:
On top of Puu-O-Hulu, click here:
Coastal Artillery about the Puu-O-Hulu Mil. Reservation, click here:
(Defenses of Pearl Harbor & Oahu 1907-50), click here:
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Zo307. One of 3 images approaching Puu-O-Hulu.
Zo308. One of 3 images approaching Puu-O-Hulu.
Zo309. One of 2 images showing 4 concrete structures NW of Battery Hulu.
Zo310. One of 2 images showing 4 concrete structures NW of Battery Hulu.
Zo311. Concrete structure #1 NW of Battery Hulu.
Zo312. One of 3 images of concrete structure #2 NW of Battery Hulu.
Zo313. One of 3 images of concrete structure #2 NW of Battery Hulu.
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o314. One of 3 images of concrete structure #2 NW of Battery Hulu.
Zo315. Ex structure #3 with a concrete floor NW of Battery Hulu.
Zo316. One of 5 images of concrete structure #4 NW of Battery Hulu.
Zo317. One of 5 images of concrete structure #4 NW of Battery Hulu.
Zo318. One of 5 images of concrete structure #4 NW of Battery Hulu.
Zo319. One of 5 images of concrete structure #4 NW of Battery Hulu.
Zo320. One of 5 images of concrete structure #4 NW of Battery Hulu.
Zo321. The location of Gun Battery Hulu and BCN-303 at Puu-O-Hulu
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Zo322. The location of Gun Battery Hulu and BCN-303 at Puu-O-Hulu and Ma Ili Point.
Zo323. One of 7 images approaching Tunnel #1 and the tunnel door belonging to the later Battery Construction Number (BCN) 303.
Zo324. One of 7 images approaching Tunnel #1 and the tunnel door belonging to the later Battery Construction Number (BCN) 303.
Zo325. One of 7 images approaching Tunnel #1 and the tunnel door belonging to the later Battery Construction Number (BCN) 303.
Zo326. One of 7 images approaching Tunnel #1 and the tunnel door belonging to the later Battery Construction Number (BCN) 303.
Zo327. One of 7 images approaching Tunnel #1 and the tunnel door belonging to the later Battery Construction Number (BCN) 303.
Zo328. One of 7 images approaching Tunnel #1 and the tunnel door belonging to the later Battery Construction Number (BCN) 303.
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Zo329. One of 7 images (7-Inch gun emplacement #1) of Battery Hulu; then the later, more modern 6-inch Battery Construction Number (BCN) 303.
Zo330. One of 7 images (7-Inch gun emplacement #1) of Battery Hulu; then the later, more modern 6-inch Battery Construction Number (BCN) 303.
Zo331. One of 7 images (7-Inch gun emplacement #1) of Battery Hulu; then the later, more modern 6-inch Battery Construction Number (BCN) 303.
Zo332. One of 7 images (7-Inch gun emplacement #1) of Battery Hulu; then the later, more modern 6-inch Battery Construction Number (BCN) 303.
Zo333. One of 7 images (7-Inch gun emplacement #1) of Battery Hulu; then the later, more modern 6-inch Battery Construction Number (BCN) 303.
Zo334. One of 7 images (7-Inch gun emplacement #1) of Battery Hulu; then the later, more modern 6-inch Battery Construction Number (BCN) 303.
Zo335. One of 7 images (7-Inch gun emplacement #1) of Battery Hulu; then the later, more modern 6-inch Battery Construction Number (BCN) 303.
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Zo336. One of 6 images of arched Tunnel #2 entrance belonging to the later Battery Construction Number (BCN) 303. Deeper inside, connecting the tunnels are magazines.
Zo337. One of 6 images of arched Tunnel #2 entrance belonging to the later Battery Construction Number (BCN) 303. Deeper inside, connecting the tunnels are magazines.
Zo338. One of 6 images of arched Tunnel #2 entrance belonging to the later Battery Construction Number (BCN) 303. Deeper inside, connecting the tunnels are magazines.
Zo339. One of 6 images of arched Tunnel #2 entrance belonging to the later Battery Construction Number (BCN) 303. Deeper inside, connecting the tunnels are magazines.
Zo340. One of 6 images of arched Tunnel #2 entrance belonging to the later Battery Construction Number (BCN) 303. Deeper inside, connecting the tunnels are magazines.
Zo341. One of 6 images of arched Tunnel #2 entrance belonging to the later Battery Construction Number (BCN) 303. Deeper inside, connecting the tunnels are magazines.
Zo342. One of 6 images (7-Inch gun emplacement #2) of Battery Hulu; then the later, more modern 6-inch Battery Construction Number (BCN) 303.
Zo343. One of 6 images (7-Inch gun emplacement #2) of Battery Hulu; then the later, more modern 6-inch Battery Construction Number (BCN) 303.
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Zo344. One of 6 images (7-Inch gun emplacement #2) of Battery Hulu; then the later, more modern 6-inch Battery Construction Number (BCN) 303.
Zo345. One of 6 images (7-Inch gun emplacement #2) of Battery Hulu; then the later, more modern 6-inch Battery Construction Number (BCN) 303.
Zo346. One of 6 images (7-Inch gun emplacement #2) of Battery Hulu; then the later, more modern 6-inch Battery Construction Number (BCN) 303.
Zo347. One of 6 images (7-Inch gun emplacement #2) of Battery Hulu; then the later, more modern 6-inch Battery Construction Number (BCN) 303.
Zo348. One of 11 images of my way to and inside the Battery Hulu Plotting Room which later was to be used for the Battery Construction Number (BCN) 303.
Zo349. One of 11 images of my way to and inside the Battery Hulu Plotting Room which later was to be used for the Battery Construction Number (BCN) 303.
Zo350. One of 11 images of my way to and inside the Battery Hulu Plotting Room which later was to be used for the Battery Construction Number (BCN) 303.
Zo351. One of 11 images of my way to and inside the Battery Hulu Plotting Room which later was to be used for the Battery Construction Number (BCN) 303.
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Zo352. One of 11 images of my way to and inside the Battery Hulu Plotting Room which later was to be used for the Battery Construction Number (BCN) 303.
Zo353. One of 11 images of my way to and inside the Battery Hulu Plotting Room which later was to be used for the Battery Construction Number (BCN) 303.
Zo354. One of 11 images of my way to and inside the Battery Hulu Plotting Room which later was to be used for the Battery Construction Number (BCN) 303.
Zo355. One of 11 images of my way to and inside the Battery Hulu Plotting Room which later was to be used for the Battery Construction Number (BCN) 303.
Zo356. One of 11 images of my way to and inside the Battery Hulu Plotting Room which later was to be used for the Battery Construction Number (BCN) 303.
Zo357. One of 11 images of my way to and inside the Battery Hulu Plotting Room which later was to be used for the Battery Construction Number (BCN) 303.
Zo358. One of 11 images of my way to and inside the Battery Hulu Plotting Room which later was to be used for the Battery Construction Number (BCN) 303.
Zo359. One of 14 images of my way to and inside the Battery Fire Control of, I assume for both batteries, Battery Hulu and BCN-303.
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Zo360. One of 14 images of my way to and inside the Battery Fire Control of, I assume for both batteries, Battery Hulu and BCN-303.
Zo361. One of 14 images of my way to and inside the Battery Fire Control of, I assume for both batteries, Battery Hulu and BCN-303.
Zo362. One of 14 images of my way to and inside the Battery Fire Control of, I assume for both batteries, Battery Hulu and BCN-303.
Zo363. One of 14 images of my way to and inside the Battery Fire Control of, I assume for both batteries, Battery Hulu and BCN-303.
Zo364. One of 14 images of my way to and inside the Battery Fire Control of, I assume for both batteries, Battery Hulu and BCN-303.
Zo365. One of 14 images of my way to and inside the Battery Fire Control of, I assume for both batteries, Battery Hulu and BCN-303.
Zo366. One of 14 images of my way to and inside the Battery Fire Control of, I assume for both batteries, Battery Hulu and BCN-303.
Zo367. One of 14 images of my way to and inside the Battery Fire Control of, I assume for both batteries, Battery Hulu and BCN-303.
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Zo368. One of 14 images of my way to and inside the Battery Fire Control of, I assume for both batteries, Battery Hulu and BCN-303.
Zo369. One of 14 images of my way to and inside the Battery Fire Control of, I assume for both batteries, Battery Hulu and BCN-303.
Zo370. One of 14 images of my way to and inside the Battery Fire Control of, I assume for both batteries, Battery Hulu and BCN-303.
Zo371. One of 14 images of my way to and inside the Battery Fire Control of, I assume for both batteries, Battery Hulu and BCN-303.
Zo372. One of 14 images of my way to and inside the Battery Fire Control of, I assume for both batteries, Battery Hulu and BCN-303.
Zo373. One of 6 images of inside and outside of the structure behind and above the Fire Control Station. It may have been used for a RADAR setup on top and perhaps below inside also.
Zo374. One of 6 images of inside and outside of the structure behind and above the Fire Control Station. It may have been used for a RADAR setup on top and perhaps below inside also.
Zo375. One of 6 images of inside and outside of the structure behind and above the Fire Control Station. It may have been used for a RADAR setup on top and perhaps below inside also.
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Zo376. One of 6 images of inside and outside of the structure behind and above the Fire Control Station. It may have been used for a RADAR setup on top and perhaps below inside also.
Zo377. One of 6 images of inside and outside of the structure behind and above the Fire Control Station. It may have been used for a RADAR setup on top and perhaps below inside also.
Zo378. One of 6 images of inside and outside of the structure behind and above the Fire Control Station. It may have been used for a RADAR setup on top and perhaps below inside also.
Zo379. One of 7 images of the machinery exhaust and access shaft to and from the tunnels below with the door opening a few feet from the Battery Fire Control. In the first recommended URL you see a tough, pretty lady descend down on an old and frayed rope and she, with her partner, got there, when the tunnels were still open and they have pictures.
Zo380. One of 7 images of the machinery exhaust and access shaft to and from the tunnels below with the door opening a few feet from the Battery Fire Control. In the first recommended URL you see a tough, pretty lady descend down on an old and frayed rope and she, with her partner, got there, when the tunnels were still open and they have pictures.
Zo381. One of 7 images of the machinery exhaust and access shaft to and from the tunnels below with the door opening a few feet from the Battery Fire Control. In the first recommended URL you see a tough, pretty lady descend down on an old and frayed rope and she, with her partner, got there, when the tunnels were still open and they have pictures.
Zo382. One of 7 images of the machinery exhaust and access shaft to and from the tunnels below with the door opening a few feet from the Battery Fire Control. In the first recommended URL you see a tough, pretty lady descend down on an old and frayed rope and she, with her partner, got there, when the tunnels were still open and they have pictures.
Zo383. One of 7 images of the machinery exhaust and access shaft to and from the tunnels below with the door opening a few feet from the Battery Fire Control. In the first recommended URL you see a tough, pretty lady descend down on an old and frayed rope and she, with her partner, got there, when the tunnels were still open and they have pictures.
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Zo384. One of 7 images of the machinery exhaust and access shaft to and from the tunnels below with the door opening a few feet from the Battery Fire Control. In the first recommended URL you see a tough, pretty lady descend down on an old and frayed rope and she, with her partner, got there, when the tunnels were still open and they have pictures.
Zo385. One of 7 images of the machinery exhaust and access shaft to and from the tunnels below with the door opening a few feet from the Battery Fire Control. In the first recommended URL you see a tough, pretty lady descend down on an old and frayed rope and she, with her partner, got there, when the tunnels were still open and they have pictures.
Zo386. One of 15 images descending from the battery control down the beach park where I started out.
Zo387. One of 15 images descending from the battery control down the beach park where I started out.
Zo388. One of 15 images descending from the battery control down the beach park where I started out.
Zo389. One of 15 images descending from the battery control down the beach park where I started out.
Zo390. One of 15 images descending from the battery control down the beach park where I started out.
Zo391. One of 15 images descending from the battery control down the beach park where I started out.
Zo392. One of 15 images descending from the battery control down the beach park where I started out.
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Zo393. One of 15 images descending from the battery control down the beach park where I started out.
Zo394. One of 15 images descending from the battery control down the beach park where I started out.
Zo395. One of 15 images descending from the battery control down the beach park where I started out.
Zo396. One of 15 images descending from the battery control down the beach park where I started out.
Zo397. One of 15 images descending from the battery control down the beach park where I started out.
Zo398. One of 15 images descending from the battery control down the beach park where I started out.
Zo399. One of 15 images descending from the battery control down the beach park where I started out.
Zo400. One of 15 images descending from the battery control down the beach park where I started out.