Location
Douglas Harbor borders the eastern side of Cape Ward Hunt on the north coast of New Guinea.
Wartime History
Douglas Harbor is located to the east of Cape Ward Hunt. On
March 24, 1943 PT 142 scouted the harbor, found it unoccupied and suitable for use as a PT Boat base. The SS Masaya was bound
to unload supplies and troops for this base, but was sunk March 28, 1943 before it arrived. The sinking
and lack of supplies set back PT Boat operations for a month. On April
8, 1943 PT 114 scouted Morobe Harbor and found it suitable and a more forward location for a new PT Boat base. Afterwards, further development of Douglas Harbor ceased.
P-40E Warhawk piloted by Moose
Aerial collision April 3, 1943 crashed into the sea offshore
P-40E Warhawk piloted by Hunter
Aerial collision April 3, 1943 crashed into the sea offshore
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March 8, 2024
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