Martin Position Finding Station

Gibraltar
Posted on January 29, 2025 / 44
Listing Type : Observation
Location : Gibraltar

Martins Position Finding Station was sometime referred to as Mediterranean P.F.S. because it was located next to Mediterranean BatteryCave Position Finding Cell, built between 1903 and 1905 was amalgamated into this PFS when built and became Cell VII of Martin Position Finding Station.

Martin Position Finding Station was approved on 11th December 1895 and work commenced on the same day.  The building was completed on the 31st August 1897 for a total cost of £402.   The Martin Position Finding Station was composed of six cells.  Cell V was the Fire Commands Post with four cells (I to IV inclusive) lying to its’ front.  Cell Number VI lay above and behind the Fire Commands Post. Cave Position Finding Cell was on a ledge below and to the front of Cell I.

Martin I for O’Hara’s 9.2-inch gun

Martin II for Harding’s Battery

Martin III for Buffadero Battery

Martin IV for Lord Aireys 9.2-inch gun

Martin V Fire Commanders Post

Martin VI for Spy Glass HAF Battery

Cave Position Finding Cell was for Breakneck Battery.

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