Question: Why was the fort viewable from Willard Beach never used? 

Related documents: [0]  [DOC] Willard Beach is a beach and neighborhood in South Portland, Maine. The beach, which covers 4 acres, used for swimming as well as commercial and recreational boating. Southern Maine Community College abuts the beach. Willard Beach is known for its views of Spring Point Ledge Light as well as island forts including Fort Gorges. [END] 
[1]  [DOC] Fort Gorges is a former United States military fort built on Hog Island Ledge in Casco Bay, Maine. Built from 1858 to 1864, no battles were fought there and no troops were stationed there. Advancing military technology, including iron clad ships and long range guns, made the fort obsolete before it could be used. The fort is now a park, accessible only by boat. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1973. [END]  
Answer: Advancing military technology, including iron clad ships and long range guns, made the fort obsolete before it could be used.
Advancing military technology, including iron clad ships and long range guns, made the fort obsolete before it could be used.