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Location
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14° 46' 0N Long 120° 13' 60E Island guarding the entrance to Subic Bay.
Wartime History
In 1885, the Spanish established an anchorage and coaling station at Subic Bay and fortified Grande Island. The Spanish planned to emplace four 5.9" guns on the island.
Today
Part of the island is the Grande Island Resport, open to tourists and guests, with boat service daily from Subic Bay.
Fort Wint
Guarding the entrance to Subic
Bay with gun emplacements remaining to this day.
Battery Jewell
Four 3" guns
Battery Woodruff
Two 6" guns
Battery Warwick
Two 10" guns
Battery Flake
Four 3" guns
Battery Hall
Two 6" guns
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Last Updated
October 1, 2009
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