|
Location
The San Bernardino Strait is located in the Philippines connecting the Samar Sea to the Philippine Sea. To the northwest is Sorsogon Province on the southern tip of the Bicol Peninsula on southeastern Luzon and to the southeast is Samar Island.
Wartime History
During the night of December 10, 1941 to December 11, 1941 minelayer Itsukushima laid 300 Type 93 sea mines in San Bernardino Strait.
During the Battle of Leyte Gulf during the night of October 24, 1944 to October 25, 1944 the Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) Force A (Central Force) under the command of Vice Admiral Takeo Kurita made a night passage through San Bernardino Strait. Shortly after dawn, the Japanese warships engaged Task Group 77.4 (TG-77.4) escort carriers and their escorts.
Contribute Information
Do you have photos or additional information to add?
Last Updated
October 9, 2026
|
|
