Location
Located along Dutch Harbor. Unalaska is located on Amaknak Island and is connected to Alaskan mainland by bridge. Roughly 2,000 miles from San Francisco and Honolulu.

Wartime History
This city was developed into a base and staging area. On June 3 and 4, 1942, Unalaska was the first in a series of four Aleutian islands attacked by Japanese carrier aircraft. There was only minor damage to the Dutch Harbor facilities, and the attack left behind 63 casualties (35 which resulted in loss of life).

Today
The population of the City of Unalaska is about 4,300. The population triples between August and May due to the arrival of commercial fisherman. Wartime ruins can be found on this small island, as well as the oldest Russian Orthodox Church in North America and the most breathtaking sea life. One of the major attractions to this Aleutian Island are the many ruins still remaining from WWII. Regular tours will also take close to the island's other historical landmarks. The island of Unalaska is approximately 80 square miles in size with an elevation as high as 6,680 feet at the top of Makushin Volcano.

WWII Memorial and Park
In dedication to all the people who lost their lives and to the Aleut people who suffered internment in WWII, there is a Memorial Park and a WWII monument.

Bunkers and Pillboxes
Located all across the island, protection from air raids and the possibility of a Japanese landing.

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Last Updated
October 1, 2009