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    Malalag Bay Davao Del Sur Province | Mindanao Philippines
Location
Lat 6° 36′ 53″ N Long 125° 24′ 19″ E  Malalag Bay borders Malalag to the south in Davao Del Sur Province on the south coast of Mindanao in the Davao Region (Southern Mindanao Region, Region XI) of the Philippines. Borders Davao Gulf to the north and beyond to the northeast is Davao.

Wartime History
Prewar, used as a U.S. Navy (USN) seaplane anchorage and base. On December 8, 1941 attacked by Japanese aircraft. On January 4, 1942 shelled by Heavy Cruiser Haguro.

PBY-4 Catalina Bureau Number 1229
Pilot Tills sunk December 8, 1941

PBY-4 Catalina Bureau Number 1230
sunk December 8, 1941

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Last Updated
February 12, 2026

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