Location
Bordered by Manila to the east, and Cavite to the south.

History
Occupied by the Japanese from 1942 until 1945. Liberated by American forces during mid-February. Afterwards, Manila Bay was not usable for shipping until April 1945 due to obstructions and damage. The US Navy 7th Fleet helped clear obstacles from the Bay to open it for shipping.

Today
Corregidor and the other islands in Manila Harbor fall under the jurisdiction of the Cavite Province (not Bataan or Manila) these islands are also tagged as a Military Reservoir Zone and National Park (Corregidor) and partly under the jurisdiction of the Navy and Marines.

Carabao Island (Fort Frank)
Island with fortress, closest to Cavite on the southern entrance to Manila Harbor

Offshore Fortified Islands
Islands located inside Manila Bay

Corregidor Island (Fort Mills)
Famous Fortress Island, known as 'The Rock'

Caballo Island (Fort Hughes)
Another fortified island, off limits to visitors today

El Fraile (Fort Drum)
Small island developed into a fortress, shaped like a battleship guarding the southern entrance of Manila Harbor closest to Cavite.

Carabao Island (Fort Frank)
Island with fortress, closest to Cavite on the southern entrance to Manila Harbor

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Last Updated
October 1, 2009