Coastal fortifications were constructed in New Zealand in two main waves: around 1885 as a response to fears of an attack by Russia, and in World War II due to fears of invasion by the Japanese.
BL 8-inch Armstrong disappearing gun at North Head.
Tunnel layout for a three gun emplacement system.
9.2-inch gun emplacement at Stony Batter.
Ripapa Island
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Ripapa Island, also known earlier as Ripa Island, located just off the shore of Lyttelton Harbour, has played many roles in the history of New Zealand. A Māori fortified pā there played a key role in
Coastal fortifications of New Zealand
…Battery Point Lyttelton 2 × 7 in RML guns 1 × QF 6 2.7 kg (6 lb) Nordenfelt guns 1885 On the north side of Lyttelton Harbour, 4.8 km (3 mi) from mouth. Fort Jervois Lyttelton 2 × 8 in (200 mm) BL guns 2 × 6 in (150 mm) BL guns 1886 On Ripapa Island on the south side of Lyttelton Harbour. Fort Jervois is an…
Fort Jervois
Derelict Armstrong guns and emplacements
8-inch Armstrong gun mechanism