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    Hamburg Bay New Ireland Province Papua New Guinea (PNG)
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Mirus June 1944
Location
Hamburg Bay borders the northwest of Emirau Island (Emira) with an average depth of 9-10 fathoms. Prewar located in New Ireland District, Territory of New Guinea. Today located New Ireland Province, Papua New Guinea (PNG).

Wartime History
On March 20, 1944 after the U.S. landing on Emirau Island, the US Navy built a PT Boat base on
Hamburg Bay, including a dock area used by PT-Boats.

PT Boat Base Emirau Island (Hamburg Bay)
Built by the US Navy and used during middle of 1944

PT-63
June 18, 1944 destroyed by accidental fire while refueling

PT-107 "Black Magic"
June 18, 1944 destroyed by accidental fire while refueling

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Last Updated
June 5, 2023

 

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