El Fraile (Fort Drum)

Small island in South Channel of Manila Bay, closest to Cavite. Named "El Fraile" by the Spanish, meaning The Friar or Priest. It was developed into an island fortress by the US Army, shaped like a battleship to guard the southern entrance to the Harbor.

Click For EnlargementFort Drum
Battleship shapped island fortified with four gun batteries and defenses.

 

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