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19. West Sallyport
This gare, which dates back to the late 18th century, leads out to the moat. On both sides of the gate are guardhouses.
20. Artillery Shed
Built in 1836, this building was used to house artillery. It is open at one end to allow air in, keeping moisture from building up.
21. Cannon Mounts
Along the top of the walls of the Fort are the cannon mounts from the 19th century. This provided the Fort with added defense should enemy ships move up the Delaware River.
22 Torpedo Casemate
In the 1870s, the United States tested a new device that originated in Great Britain. Much of the testing for that weapon, the torpedo, took place in this room, with a channel that led out to the moat.
23. Arsenal
Originally built as a guard house in 1816, this room stored the small arms for the Fort. Even though the Fort primarily housed artillary, small arms were necessary for the defense of Philadelphia.
24. High Battery and Mortar Battery
Six original gun platforms and four magazines remain from this post-Civil War battery on the south end of the Fort.
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