Fort Preble was a military fort in South Portland, Maine, United States, built in 1808 and progressively added to through 1906. The fort was active during all major wars from the War of 1812 through World War II. The fort was deactivated in 1950. It is now on the campus of Southern Maine Community College.
Fort Preble, showing some of the incomplete Third System casemates built during the Civil War. Spring Point Ledge Light and Fort Gorges are in the background.
Two M1890MI 12-inch mortars at Fort DeSoto, FL, similar to those at Fort Preble.
One of the six-inch disappearing gun emplacements of Battery Rivardi
South Portland is a city in Cumberland County, Maine, United States, and is the fourth-most populous city in the state, incorporated in 1898. At the 2020 census, the city population was 26,498. Known for its working waterfront, South Portland is situated on Portland Harbor and overlooks the skyline of Portland and the islands of Casco Bay. Due to South Portland's close proximity to air, marine, rail, and highway transportation options, the city has become a center for retail and industry in the region. The Maine Mall, the largest shopping mall in the state, is located in South Portland.
A South Portland marina overlooking the city of Portland
Liberty ships being built along the waterfront (August 1942)
Long Creek Air Tragedy Memorial.
Spring Point Ledge Light breakwater under construction (1951)
