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- Apra Harbor - Guampedia
Apra Harbor is a deep water port located on the west coast of Guam It is home to both the commercial Port of Guam and Naval Station Guam
- Coral Reefs in Apra Harbor - Guampedia
The Harbor is adjacent to Guam’s US Navy base on the West coast of the island During World War II, it was mainly used as a coal and petroleum fueling station, as well as a repair station for Japanese warships and submarines
- The SMS Cormoran II Crew – Prisoners of War - Guampedia
When the Tokai Maru, a Japanese transport vessel was sunk in World War II, it came to rest alongside the Cormoran, making Apra Harbor the site of two vessels from two world wars The area has been listed with the National Register of Historic Places since 1975
- Fort San Luis - Guampedia
In 1737, Fort San Luis was constructed to protect the new harbor The fort was built close to the water’s edge and protected both the inner and outer harbors
- The Journey of SMS Cormoran II - Guampedia
In a cutter purchased at Lamotrek, a small crew was sent to seek a neutral harbor, coal, and more information from Germany The captain waited two more months at Lamotrek, then decided to run for Apra Harbor, Guam
- SMS Cormoran I - Guampedia
Captain Zuckschwerdt was aware of the need to leave Tsingtao before enemy ships appeared in the harbor The crew and dock workers tried to complete the needed overhaul in a few days They took the vessel out to open waters for testing on 5 August, but the engine failed and the crippled ship returned to the dock
- SMS Cormoran: 90th Anniversary - Guampedia
The festivities included wreath-laying ceremonies at Apra Harbor and the US Naval Cemetery in Hagåtña, and a series of lectures and an exhibit Surviving descendants of the original crew and other German representatives were invited to participate
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