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The fortification, Battery Laidley at Fort De Soto on Mullet Key stands at the entrance to Tampa Bay. Construction of Fort De Soto began in November 1898 and c...
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The fortification, Battery Laidley at Fort De Soto on Mullet Key stands at the entrance to Tampa Bay. Construction of Fort De Soto began in November 1898 and completed in 1906. The foundation was constructed of a seashell concrete formula, and the walls and ceiling used a seashell, stone, and concrete mix. These posts were to contain batteries of artillery and mortars to protect Tampa Bay from any invading forces. To withstand direct fire, the walls of this battery ranged from eight to 20-feet thick. The ceiling was 5-feet thick, consisting of reinforced concrete with I-beams.
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