Baimiweng Fort is located at the forefront of the left wing of Keelung Port / on the elevated platform near No. 132, Lane 37, Guanghua Road, Taibaili, Zhongshan District, Keelung City. It is about 70 meters above sea level. It is surrounded by mountains on three sides from east to west, and the terrain is condescending, facing the port gate on the north. , Opposite to the east side of Heping Island, is the first line of port defense. It has a wide field of vision and an unobstructed panoramic view outside Keelung Port. Keelung Island is not far from the northeast side of the fort. In order to monitor the best military strategic position in the sea area of Keelung Port, it is responsible for the defense of the outer sea area of Keelung Port and prevent enemy ships attempting to approach the port from approaching. It was built in December 1900 and completed in July 1902; it was a military fort at the end of the 19th century that witnessed the early days of the Japanese leadership. It was announced as a historic site in Keelung City on October 13, 2009.
Baimiweng Fort , designated as a municipal historic site, is one of the 15 "permanent defense forts" expected to be built in the 1899 "Keelung Fortress Defense (Permanent) Essentials". It is a coastal defense type fort. Considering the period when the great powers were waiting for China and the rivalry between Japan and Russia in China's sphere of influence, it is also said that the colonial government at that time strengthened the defensive armaments of the Taiwan colony in response to the fear of the outbreak of the Japanese-Russian (Japanese-Russian) war. Construction.
Four gun mounts lined up facing the north sea
The most distinctive feature of the white rice urn is the command post, four artillery mounts, and the observation platform. They are lined up from left to right, all facing the open sea. It is the only configuration method among ancient forts in Taiwan.
The turret of the Baimi Weng fort is facing south and facing north. When it was first set up, it was equipped with four sea-facing 8-inch cannons. The first line of fire was the compass at 0°, facing the north sea of Keelung Port. Below the front breast wall, there are 3-6 recessed wartime ammunition storage places (that is, use ammunition storage), and the vaulted gun side storage (ammunition storage) is arranged under the partitions on both sides of the gun base, which can be connected by the external ramp artillery lane. The gun seat area achieves the purpose of supporting the rapid delivery of ammunition. There are also command posts and observatories located at the top of the mountain on the left and right wings of the gun base. In order to monitor the enemy ship’s position and impact point, there are ammunition filling stations, bomb factories, toilets (toilets), and water storage stations along the gun lanes. , Ammunition depots and other auxiliary buildings.
There used to be food support warehouses, barracks, artillery warehouses, guard houses, cooking yards (kitchens), restaurants, small weapons repair shops and other facilities in the Baimiwu Fortress area, which were distributed in various places on the back slope of the gun base area.
Restart the repair operation. Will improve the service functions of the Battery Park
In July 2019, with the support of the project funding support of the "Great Keelung Historical Scene Reproduction Integration Plan", the Keelung City Cultural Bureau initiated the white rice urn fort repair and reuse project, and completed the planning, design and review procedures in accordance with the provisions of the Civil Law. Started in July 2020 and implemented the restoration project. In addition to repairing the fort area, it also includes the construction of the service center and the improvement of the park explanation and instruction facilities.
Baimiweng Fort is located at the forefront of the left wing of Keelung Port / on the elevated platform near No. 132, Lane 37, Guanghua Road, Taibaili, Zhongshan District, Keelung City. It is about 70 meters above sea level. It is surrounded by mountains on three sides from east to west, and the terrain is condescending, facing the port gate on the north. , Opposite to the east side of Heping Island, is the first line of port defense. It has a wide field of vision and an unobstructed panoramic view outside Keelung Port. Keelung Island is not far from the northeast side of the fort. In order to monitor the best military strategic position in the sea area of Keelung Port, it is responsible for the defense of the outer sea area of Keelung Port and prevent enemy ships attempting to approach the port from approaching. It was built in December 1900 and completed in July 1902; it was a military fort at the end of the 19th century that witnessed the early days of the Japanese leadership. It was announced as a historic site in Keelung City on October 13, 2009.
Baimiweng Fort , designated as a municipal historic site, is one of the 15 "permanent defense forts" expected to be built in the 1899 "Keelung Fortress Defense (Permanent) Essentials". It is a coastal defense type fort. Considering the period when the great powers were waiting for China and the rivalry between Japan and Russia in China's sphere of influence, it is also said that the colonial government at that time strengthened the defensive armaments of the Taiwan colony in response to the fear of the outbreak of the Japanese-Russian (Japanese-Russian) war. Construction.
Four gun mounts lined up facing the north sea
The most distinctive feature of the white rice urn is the command post, four artillery mounts, and the observation platform. They are lined up from left to right, all facing the open sea. It is the only configuration method among ancient forts in Taiwan.
The turret of the Baimi Weng fort is facing south and facing north. When it was first set up, it was equipped with four sea-facing 8-inch cannons. The first line of fire was the compass at 0°, facing the north sea of Keelung Port. Below the front breast wall, there are 3-6 recessed wartime ammunition storage places (that is, use ammunition storage), and the vaulted gun side storage (ammunition storage) is arranged under the partitions on both sides of the gun base, which can be connected by the external ramp artillery lane. The gun seat area achieves the purpose of supporting the rapid delivery of ammunition. There are also command posts and observatories located at the top of the mountain on the left and right wings of the gun base. In order to monitor the enemy ship’s position and impact point, there are ammunition filling stations, bomb factories, toilets (toilets), and water storage stations along the gun lanes. , Ammunition depots and other auxiliary buildings.
There used to be food support warehouses, barracks, artillery warehouses, guard houses, cooking yards (kitchens), restaurants, small weapons repair shops and other facilities in the Baimiwu Fortress area, which were distributed in various places on the back slope of the gun base area.
Restart the repair operation. Will improve the service functions of the Battery Park
In July 2019, with the support of the project funding support of the "Great Keelung Historical Scene Reproduction Integration Plan", the Keelung City Cultural Bureau initiated the white rice urn fort repair and reuse project, and completed the planning, design and review procedures in accordance with the provisions of the Civil Law. Started in July 2020 and implemented the restoration project. In addition to repairing the fort area, it also includes the construction of the service center and the improvement of the park explanation and instruction facilities.
