Australian Army
Justin Taylan 2003
One of the Port Moresby Gun Batteries. this battery was initally set up on the shores of Kila Bay, than moved to higher ground of Stokes / Maata Ridge near Pari Village, and finally, to a more permanent location at Drysdale Ridge.
Lower Structures
The lower portion of the hillside has a circular concrete mount, and
an square concrete area, possibly for a support buildng or search
light. Accoding to locals, there is another platform on a further
hill where there was a searchlight.
Hilltop Gun Pit
The top of the hill has a gun pit dug into the ground, and reinforced
with metal sheets to hold back the earth and metal posts for camoflage
overtop. Its a crude emplacement, as it was later abandoned.
Some tent posts and encampment area are nearby.
References
The 'Letter' Batteries for
dates and information related to this battery, and research of John
Douglas.
155mm
