Found in the Island of Corregidor in the province of Cavite, Battery Way is a battery of four 12-inch mortars that served as part of the Harbor Defense of Manila Bay and Subic Bay.
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| Battery Way Ruins |
Battery Way Ruins History
Named after Lt. Henry N. Way of the 4th U.S. Artillery. Battery Way was part of the fortifications program initiated by the Taft Board. The battery was constructed sometime between 1908 and 1914. The construction cost was $112,969. Battery Way's four 12-inch mortars were designed to fire high trajectory armor-piercing shells to any warships threatening Manila Bay at a distance of 14,610 yards.
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| Battery Way - Corregidor Island, Cavite |
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| The Backpack Adventures visits Battery Way Ruins |
However, Battery Way had a minimal role in the defense of the Philippines during World War II. The first time the mortars were fired was on April 28, 1942, towards the Japanese positions in Bataan. Being exposed to air reconnaissance marked the end of Battery Way. Continued bombardment and air attack reduced the battery's usable guns. On May 6, 1942, the last of the mortars froze after firing continuously for 12 hours. Battery Way was one of the last guns to cease firing before the fall of Corregidor.
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| Two of the guns of Battery Way |
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| The guns as seen from a distance |
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| Battery Way Ammunition Storage tunnels |
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| One of the doors hit by fragments due to a near hit. |
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| Inside Battery Way Ammo storage |
The Japanese tried to repair the battery after the fall of Corregidor in 1942. The guns, however, were permanently damaged during the retaking of Corregidor in 1945.
Check out these Battery Way Prewar photos:
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| Pre-war photo of Battery Way |
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| Battery Way lay in ruins after the war. |
Today the Island of Corregidor, its guns, and ruins are under the care of Corregidor Foundation Incorporated.
Battery Way Ruins Admission Fee:
It's FREE to enter and visit Battery Way Ruins vicinity. It's part of your Corregidor tranvia tour if you visit Cavite. Battery Way Ruins Operating Hours:
Battery Way Ruins and its vicinity is open 24/7. However, it is advisable to visit it during the mornings as the area is not well lit and wild snakes are seen in and around the vicinity of Battery Way Ruins particularly the Ammo Storage ruins.
Why visit Battery Way Ruins?
Battery Way Ruins is one of the historic sites to visit in Corregidor Island. It's one that you can actually touch. Make sure to take a photo here when you visit and also check out the ammunition storage tunnels.
Getting to Battery Way Ruins:
Update: This information may be outdated.
Unless you charter a private yacht—which can be quite expensive—or travel to Bataan to rent a fishing boat to reach the island (a tiring option if you’re coming from Manila), the most convenient way to visit Corregidor Island used to be through Sun Cruises.
For many years, Sun Cruises dominated Corregidor’s tourism scene, offering convenient daily ferry trips from Manila to Corregidor. The ferry departed once a day from the Sun Cruise Terminal located at the Esplanade Seaside Terminal, Esplanade Seaside Park, Seaside Blvd., MOA Complex, Pasay City. Boarding time was at 7:00 AM, with departure at 7:30 AM, and the return trip to Manila was scheduled at 3:00 PM (boarding at 2:30 PM in Corregidor).
Contact (historical reference):
📍 Esplanade Seaside Terminal, Seaside Blvd., MOA Complex, Pasay City
📞 (02) 8628-9751(Note: As of recent years, Sun Cruises has reportedly ceased operations, and alternative tour operators or ferry services may now handle Corregidor tours. Please verify the latest travel arrangements before planning your visit.)
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