coastal forts
Shore defense structures
Coastal forts are fortifications built along shorelines to defend harbors, ports, and coastlines from naval attack.
They typically featured heavy artillery positioned to fire on approaching ships: The coastal forts guarding the harbor entrance dated to the Civil War.
Many now serve as historical landmarks or parks.
- bastionsFortified defensive positions
- cannonsLarge mounted artillery pieces
- cannon fireDischarge from heavy artillery
- gun emplacementsFixed artillery installation sites
- parapetsLow protective walls
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