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The Lost Treasure of Corregidor
The Lost Treasure of Corregidor
Every war has its allotment of secrets, and the secret of fabulous wartime treasure is no exception. In the aftermath of the Pacific War we have been tantalized by tales of Yamashita's legendary treasure, of Japanese ships laden with Asian loot sunk in Manila Bay and a fascinating Gold Buddha, described as a three-foot high statue made of pure gold, which had been retrieved from Manila Bay.
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Published at 2018-03-15 by Puerto Parrot
Categories: History, Stories
Tags: Corregidor, treasure
Fortress Corregidor Now Philippine National Park
Fortress Corregidor Now Philippine National Park
If you're heading to Manila, one must-see in the greater metro area is the battle-scarred island of Corregidor. You don't have to be a military history buff to enjoy a day-trip to Corregidor; you just need an interest in Filipino and American history, an appreciation of quiet tropical islands, and a desire to escape the smoggy chaos of metro Manila for a day.
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Published at 2018-03-05 by Puerto Parrot
Categories: Documentary, History
Tags: Corregidor, Fortress
Corregidor Island: A Legacy of War
Corregidor Island: A Legacy of War
Roiling thuds from warship mortars, swishing sounds from fighter planes, the wailings and myriads of deaths probably depict the actual scene of blood-spattered battle in summer of 1942. All of it reverberates to my mind while my passenger ship passes through the waters of Corregidor. Taking a quick video on the site, I can imagine how frightening it was: Below a pale grey sky, a huge black smoke perhaps darkened it, old Japanese warships abounded—outmoded planes dropping off bombs—and the...
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Published at 2018-03-05 by Puerto Parrot
Categories: Documentary, History, Travel
Tags: Corregidor, Island, Legacy, War
Corregidor Island Lighthouse
Corregidor Island Lighthouse
The first Corregidor Island Lighthouse was a historic lighthouse located on the island of Corregidor, in the province of Cavite, Philippines. The light station was one of the most important lights in the archipelago. It was established in 1853 to guide ships to the entrance of Manila Bay on their way to the port of Manila, the most important trading center in the country. This light occupies the converging point of two lines of approach for vessels from the China Sea which steer for the...
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Published at 2018-02-15 by Puerto Parrot
Categories: Documentary, History, Travel
Tags: Corregidor, Island, Lighthouse