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In the 1800s, the Spaniards discovered Subic Bay's beautiful setting and creating their small Spanish fort. 1884 - King Alfonso II declared Subic Bay as "a naval port and the property to be aside for naval purposes.“ The Ship Repair Facility was constructed a year later. 1898 - Filipino-American war began. The US Army took over Olongapo Shipyard. 1904 - The Subic Naval Station became operational and provided support to the US Asiatic Fleet. It was the largest US Marine Training Facility in the world before WW1. 1906 - The Dewey Dry-dock arrived from Virginia via Suez Canal. It handled ships up to 20,000 tons. 1941 - Japanese fighter planes attacked Subic Bay. The dry dock was towed to the bottom in Mariveles harbor at Corregidor. 1945 - WWII ended and control of the base returned to the Americans. 1951 - "Seabees", start construction of the Naval Air Station. September 13, 1991 - The Philippine Senate rejected the Treaty of Friendship, Peace and Cooperation. The last ship left November 24, 1992 Central Gate to Subic Naval Base as Entering from Olongapo 1972 A1966 view of sailors taking liberty in Olongapo 1976 USS Kawishiwi AO-146; Pier side at Naval Station Subic Bay, PI, January 1965 Photo was taken from deck of USS ARCHERFISH SS/AGSS-311, in the foreground Archerfish, sank Japanese battle ship “Shinano” in WWII. Commissary Store & Navy Exchange U.S. Naval Base, Subic Bay, Philippines Who has not been here 1983 Photo View from Air Station Runway This island, an area of approx. 1/2 square mile and the highest point being 167 feet above sea level, is located at the mouth of Subic Bay. It has been a natural point used to protect shipping in Subic Bay since the 16th century. Spanish batteries were originally located around Subic Bay. However, they were not yet completed in 1898 so the Spanish decided to abandon them. Barge in 1983 Ship Repair Yard - 1986 USS Kawishiwi AOE-146 USS BAINBRIDGE (DLGN/CGN-25 SUBIC BAY Topo Map Photos SPOTTED In RED Are shown in this order 1. Main Gate 2. Overseas Exchg. 3. Ammo Bunker 4. Officers Club 5. USS Ranger 6. USS Midway 7. USS Kawishiwi 8. Exchange 9. Telephone Off. 10 Golf Course End Part 14 13 SLIDES WERE LEFT OUT