Grande Island is a great place, it straddles the entrance to Subic Bay and it played a part in every historical event of the Subic Bay area!
Battery Hall on Grande Island ———————————————————— The researcher of the new book “Relentless Hope: A True Story of War and Survival, by David L. Britt” came from the USA to visit; an Australian friend wanted to make his first visit, so, we all teamed up and visited Grande Island, the ex Fort Wint. It is […]
Read More#P13 image is one of the first 3 pictures of our return ride, leaving Grande Island. #P13 shows the former US Army, Ft. Wint Wharf as we depart. #P14 shows Camayan Point, the former ammunition wharf but is now a beach resort and the famous Ocean Adventure Park. #P15 image shows the former Nabasan […]
Read MoreZd869. This is a 1983-02-14 Grande Island picture from NARA via Wikipedia with Battleship New Jersey BB-62 and a LSD or LPD passing each other. Now that is a Navy picture, it makes a sailor like me, proud as heck; did diving work under that Battle wagon in Subic and served on two LSDs. This […]
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