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    Grande Island Zambaless | Luzon Philippines

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Ken Barber 1945

Location
Lat 14° 46' 0N Long 120° 13' 60E  Island guarding the entrance to Subic Bay.

Wartime History
In 1885, the Spanish established an anchorage and coaling station at Subic Bay and fortified Grande Island. The Spanish planned to emplace four 5.9" guns on the island.

Today
Part of the island is the Grande Island Resport, open to tourists and guests, with boat service daily from Subic Bay.

Fort Wint
Guarding the entrance to Subic Bay with gun emplacements remaining to this day.

Battery Jewell
Four 3" guns

Battery Woodruff
Two 6" guns

Battery Warwick
Two 10" guns

Battery Flake
Four 3" guns

Battery Hall
Two 6" guns

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Last Updated
October 1, 2009

 

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