Alamitos Beach in Long Beach in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
JAAN-2 Gun Battery
Photographed by Michael Kindig, September 10, 2016
1. JAAN-2 Gun Battery Marker
These two concrete pads are the remains of a gun battery, known as JAAN-2 (Joint Army And Navy), that was in operation during World War II. Established as part of the Harbor Defense of Los Angeles after the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941, the JAAN-2 Battery served as a sub-post to the nearby U.S. Army coastal artillery post, Fort MacArthur in San Pedro.
Each concrete pad held a 3-inch M1903 gun (pictured above) that was mounted on a pedestal and secured to the concrete pad with heavy bolts. The M1903 3-inch gun was a rapid fire breech-loaded artillery gun that could shoot up to 30 rounds per minute to protect the coast from submarines or motor torpedo boats. The gun and pedestal weighed 3,310 pounds. These guns were never fired in combat.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, World II. A significant historical year for this entry is 1941.
Location. 33° 45.831′ N, 118° 10.068′ W. Marker is in Long Beach, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in Alamitos Beach. It is on Ocean Boulevard just east of Cherry Avenue, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2100 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach CA 90803, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Greater Los Angeles and in the Transverse Ranges. It is also on the American Pacific Coast. Globally, it is in North America, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: La Ciudad de Valparaiso a La Ciudad de Long Beach (about 400 feet away, measured in
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Another marker is no longer nearby. Ranchos (was approx. 0.9 miles away but has been confirmed missing).
More about this marker. There are two markers with identical text.
Photographed by Michael Kindig, September 10, 2016
2. JAAN-2 Gun Battery (west) Marker
There are two markers with identical text.
Photographed by Michael Kindig, September 10, 2016
3. JAAN-2 Gun Battery (east) Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 25, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 12, 2016, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. This page has been viewed 1,276 times since then and 52 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 12, 2016, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
