Caballo Island
The whole island was formerly occupied by Fort Hughes, a U.S. defense fortification before World War II. It was heavily bombed during the war.
Geological history
Caballo and Corregidor Islands are believed to be the rims of the Corregidor Caldera. The gap between the two islands is only about 1/4 mile with a depth of 7 fathoms (42 feet; 13 meters) and is never used for large vessel navigation.
In November 2014, Filipino peacekeepers from Liberia who were quarantined on the island for 21 days due to concerns about Ebola were cleared to return to the mainland. At that time West Africa was having an outbreak of the disease.
Current tenants
The island was as of 2010 occupied by the Philippine Navy and off limits to civilians. Remains of the old fortifications, batteries and structures have been left rusting in the open after it was abandoned after World War II.
See also
References
- ^ U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey, "United States Coast Pilot Philippine Islands Part I", pp.71-72. Washington Government Printing Office, 1919.
- ^ Feredo, Tony. "Visit to a Nearby Island". Corregidor.org. Retrieved on 2010-09-20.
- ^ Becker, George F., "The Geology of the Philippine Islands", p.53. Washington Government Printing Office, 1901.
- ^ Alvaran, Gerard (December 2, 2014). "Pinoy peacekeepers leave Caballo Island". GMA News. Retrieved 2 December 2014.
External links
- Caballo Island from Pacific Wrecks.