USS Stingray (SS-186) Memorial, Ilocos Norte, Philippines
- Tony Boccia
- 4 hours ago
- 1 min read
Hello PHG fans! Today we're headed back to the Philippines, and taking a look at a memorial for the USS Stingray (SS-186). This monument is located not far from the northernmost point on Luzon, the largest island in the Philippines. On 27 August 1944, Stingray made a secret drop near here of 15 Filipino guerrillas (trained in Brisbane by the Allies) and six tons of supplies. Small deliveries such as this one helped soften the beachhead in Luzon as the plans to retake the Philippines gained steam; in all, 21 such missions were undertaken.
Although this memorial is somewhat off the beaten track (I myself have not been here), it seems to be well worth your time. I cannot wait to visit this place, next time I'm in the Philippines. If you've been here, or want to visit, let me know in the comments!
Happy discovering,
Tony
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