Step Into The Past When You Explore A Former Military Fort In Maine

Located on Peaks Island in Maine, Battery Steele is a former military fort that was used during the second World War to protect Portland Harbor against possible enemy attacks. Because of Battery Steele’s role in history, it was added to the National Registry Listing in 2005.

Today the military fort is part of the Peaks Island Land Preserve and a destination that brings visitors who are curious to check out what remains of Battery Steele. If you have a love of adventure, are a bit of a history buff, and enjoy graffiti art, read on to learn more about what you’ll see when you explore these fascinating military ruins.

To reach Battery Steele, you’ll need to take a short ferry ride from Portland. In order to reach these historical ruins, head to the oceanside part of the island, which used to be a part of what was the Peaks Island Military Reservation.

Tripadvisor/Leslie Driskill Along with the remaining barracks and fort, some of the fire control towers still exist.

Two of the best ways to get around the small island and to reach the military fort ruins are by golf cart or bike. You can also take a hike from the ferry landing.

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Since the fort is on a marsh, the insides occasionally get flooded. Therefore, make sure to wear proper shoes before you go explore Battery Steele.

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Also remember to pack a flashlight since there’s no natural light once you enter the fort.

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And while the long tunnels may feel eerie and creepy, it’ll seem like you’ve been transported to what life was like at the fort when it was active.

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Nowadays, most of the cement walls in the fort are covered with graffiti.

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After you’ve explored Battery Steele, take in views like this of the ocean. This is the same vantage point soldiers looked at when they were protecting the country during the Second World War.

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Along with the remaining barracks and fort, some of the fire control towers still exist.

flickr/Mark Stoffan

flickr/Paul VanDerWerf

Google/Hunter Strickland

Tripadvisor/Leslie Driskill

Google/ Michelle Frigon

Visit here for more information about Battery Steele and to plan your outing. Check out Casco Bay Lines website for the current ferry schedule too.

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Address: Battery Steele, Peaks Island, ME 04108, USA