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    The image shows the interior of a tunnel with an arched concrete ceiling, illuminated by a series of overhead pendant lights running along its length. Rail tracks are visible on the tunnel floor, suggesting this is a tram or light rail tunnel. Warm orange accent lighting along the lower walls creates a dramatic atmospheric effect, and a faint light source is visible at the far end of the tunnel.

    CORREGIDOR ISLAND, PHILIPPINES

    05.10.2017

    Photo by Chief Petty Officer Sara Muir                  

    U.S. Coast Guard Oceania

    The Malinta Tunnel housed the command center on Corregidor Island once the Japanese began attacking the Philippines as seen May 10, 2017. Originally built in 1932 the famous Malinta Tunnel was constructed by 1,000 Philippine convicts from Bilibid Prison in Manila and a company of engineers from the Philippine Scouts working as foremen and clerks under the supervision of the Army Corps of Engineers, This was done using rented obsolete gold mine equipment and derelict TNT as Congress failed to appropriate money for the work. The name malinta means plenty of leeches in Tagolog, found during the construction. Ironically, the cement for the concrete used was bought from the Japanese. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Chief Petty Officer Sara Muir/Released)

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    Date Taken: 05.10.2017
    Date Posted: 07.19.2017 20:28
    Photo ID: 3588093
    VIRIN: 170510-G-IA651-1011
    Resolution: 1798x1200
    Size: 3 MB
    Location: CORREGIDOR ISLAND, PH
    Web Views: 439
    Downloads: 21

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