Temwen Island

Ponape | Fed States of Micronesia

Located to the SE area of Pohnpei in the Madolenihmw district. It is the site of the historic ancient Nan Madol ruins.

Four 6" / 150mm Costal Gun Fortress

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Stan Gajda 2001
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Stan Gajda 2001

Four gun fortress & bunkers on the island, near the Nan Madol Ruins. These guns guarded the entrance to Madolenihmw Harbor.

The second photo shows the breech of Armstrong Whitworth 6" gun.

Stan Gajda reports:
"There is a complete training artillery piece here like the one I found on the Adams Property."


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