Bordered by Manila to
the east, and Cavite to the south.
History
Occupied by the Japanese from
1942 - 1945. Liberated by American forces in mid-February, the
Bay was not usable for shipping until April 1945 due to obstructions
and damage. The US Navy 7th Fleet helped clear obstacles out of Manila Bay to open it for shipping.
Today
Corregidor and the other islands in Manila Harbor fall
under the jurisdiction of the Cavite Province (not Bataan or Manila
as many believe) the island are also tagged as a Military Reservoir
Zone and partly under the jurisdiction of the Navy and Marines.
Corregidor
Island (Fort Mills)
Famous Fortress Island, known as 'The Rock'
Caballo Island
(Fort Hughes)
Another fortified island, off limits to visitors
today
El Fraile (Fort Drum)
Small island developed into a fortress, shaped like a battleship
guarding the southern entrance of Manila Harbor closest to Cavite.
Carabao Island (Fort Frank)
Island with fortress, closest to Cavite on the southern entrance to Manila Harbor
