Description: Fort H. G. Wright was a defensive structure located on Fishers Island, off the eastern tip of Long Island, New York. It was constructed in 1900 on the western end of the island. The fort was initially constructed to protect the Long Island Sound and was armed with two 12-inch and two 10-inch rifles on disappearing carriages. By 1921 the fort contained several batteries, including Battery Clinton with four 12-inch mortars, Battery Butterfield with two 12-inch disappearing guns, Battery Barlow with two 10-inch disappearing guns, and Battery Hoffman and Hoppock both armed with two 3-inch pedestal guns. In addition, Battery Hamilton and Battery Marcy, each contained two 6-inch pedestal guns, but had been removed by 1921. The fort was operational during World War II and boasted a small airfield. It was linked with Fort Terry, Fort Michie, and Camp Hero, which were sub-posts of the fort. Fort H. G. Wright was closed in the late 1950s and was subsequently sold to private businesses and individuals. Notes about batteries in 1921: Battery Clinton, 4 - 12" Mortar Battery Butterfield, 2 - 12" Disappearing Battery Barlow, 2 - 10" Disappearing Battery Hamilton, was 2 - 6" Pedestal, removed by 1921 Battery Marcy, was 2 - 6" Pedestal, removed by 1921 Battery Hoffman, 2 - 3" Pedestal Battery Hoppock, 2 - 3" Pedestal Operational during WW2 with a small airfield. Linked with Fort Terry, Fort Michie which were sub-posts, and Camp Hero. Closed in the late 1950s and sold to private interests.