Stonecutters Albion Battery, Stonecutters [1905- ] | Gwulo: Old Hong Kong

Stonecutters Albion Battery, Stonecutters [1905- ]

Current condition: 
Unknown
Date Place completed: 
c.1905-05-01 (Day is approximate)

Year completed is: Approximate
Condition at last visit: Unknown
Date of last visit:
Ref: ROB-00158
Other: Restricted Area

Timeline:

  • 1904: Construction commenced in March, estimated cost £2,319.  (WO 78/5342).
  • 1905: Construction completed in May, actual cost £3,749.  (WO 78/5342).
  • 1905: Initial armament: 2 x 12 pdr QF guns, 1 x M/G.  (WO 78/5342).
  • 1906: 2 x 12 pdr QF guns.  (CAB 11/57).
  • 1907: 2 x 12 pdr QF guns approved, 2 x 6" BL Mk VII guns to be added, 2 x 12 pdr QF guns to be reduced.  (CAB 11/57).
  • 1909: 2 x 12 pdr QF guns mounted, not approved.  (CAB 11/57).
  • 1910: 2 x 12 pdr QF guns mounted, not approved.  (CAB 11/57).
  • 1911: 2 x 12 pdr QF guns.  (CAB 11/58).
  • 1917: Not listed.  (CAB 11/58).
  • 2014: Condition unknown, in restricted area.

For a background to these notes, and a glossary of terms used, please see: http://gwulo.com/node/24630