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Post by fots2 on Jun 21, 2012 13:08:20 GMT 8
Those are great quality photos there. Thanks for posting them.
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Post by fots2 on Jun 21, 2012 11:31:30 GMT 8
ozzlefinch,
One out of two is not bad (unless you are into mine sweeping). ;D
That shaft certainly does look unfinished or possibly destroyed. Even rebar is sticking out of it half way up. There is an old land defense magazine quite close to SL #8.
I have been meaning to ask you, do you have any photos from your trips to Corregidor that you could post? It is always interesting to see what it looked like years ago.
Thanks.
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Post by fots2 on Jun 21, 2012 7:42:19 GMT 8
oozlefinch,
I do not know of any SL shelters that had the generator inside them. Most shelters seem only large enough to roll the light inside them.
SL#1 definitely was the mirror type.
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Post by fots2 on Jun 19, 2012 17:18:26 GMT 8
I can only rely on information that various sources provide. This is new to me. Where did that information come from oozlefinch? Do you have any blueprints or RCW of this Searchlight that you would be willing to share?
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Post by fots2 on Jun 19, 2012 17:10:23 GMT 8
The day may come when Searchlight #2 is sitting on the beach.
If you do not follow the old road, it is relatively easy to get close to SL #2. The last 50 feet or so is very thick with vines and thorny plants. It is worth the effort though.
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Post by fots2 on Jun 19, 2012 17:01:02 GMT 8
In February of this year, I was with Armyjunk and CDSG again. You were in good company.
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Post by fots2 on Jun 19, 2012 8:14:01 GMT 8
oozlefinch,
The whole area around Morrison Hill is an interesting place to explore. A row of magazines is along a trolley line to the south. A huge underground gasoline storage 'bunker' is located near that. At the south end of Morrison Hill is the underground West Defense Officer's Station. Battery Chicago area has lots to see.
Months ago the Inn staff cleared an old walking path from Battery Morrison down the ridge to Battery James. It passes the East/West Mine Control Station which is a seldom visited structure. There is also a tunnel behind it. A few other things are lying around also.
If you have not been to Corregidor in many years, you will notice that trees and vegetation have retaken the island to the point that you can barely walk in places. Should you consider a return trip someday, let me know the specific areas you are interested in and I may be able to help you with the current status of the sites.
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Post by fots2 on Jun 19, 2012 7:56:44 GMT 8
I agree with your observations oozlefinch.
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Post by fots2 on Jun 18, 2012 0:30:35 GMT 8
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Post by fots2 on Jun 17, 2012 19:03:19 GMT 8
2012 UpdatePart #1 of this Trip Report is about the Mariveles Navy Tunnels. Earlier this year a group of people went into Tunnel #1 and noticed that there has been a significant cave-in along the main shaft. I updated Karl's sketch to reflect this change.
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