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A Relic Sentinel

Dewey’s Tower no. 3

Towers Beach

 

Numerous fire control towers, which were actively used during WWII, can still be found along the US East coast. These towers were located near the shore and used to spot and triangulate enemy ships - for harbor defense command areas.

 

Dewey Tower no. 3, was one of 11 towers which communicated with Fort Miles - the guardian of the Delaware bay. Efforts are currently underway to restore three of the fire control towers along the DE coast.

 

The Watch Towers That Line The DE Coast

 

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U.S. Merchant Ships Sunk or Damaged in World War II

 

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