commodore george dewey was the commander of the naval squadron that attacked manila bay.
commander of the naval squadron that attacked manila bay?
commodore george dewey
the bay was the setting for the battle of manila bay in 1898, in which american troops led by commodore george dewey seized the area. this battle showcased the united states' naval strength. all major spanish ships were destroyed and captured. with its proud historic past and abundant marine life, manila bay became the ocean portal and filipino epicenter for government, economy and industry. during the russo-japanese war at the close of the battle of tsushima in 1905, three surviving russian protected cruisers (the "aurora", "zhemchug", and "oleg)" managed to make port in then-united states-controlled manila for repairs. however, because the us was neutral in this conflict, the trio of warships and their crews remained interned by the u.s. until the war officially came to an end in september 1905. during the world war ii, corregidor island was annexed by the japanese forces based in manila bay. much earlier, various other battles were fought from this naval base, including the battles of la naval de manila in 1646, which finally ended dutch attempts to seize the philippines. the bay remains important for commerce and industry, including fishing, although rapid urban growth and industrialization are contributing to a decline in water quality and deteriorating marine habitats. it also serves a focus for recreation for metro manila and is a popular destination for walks and for viewing the sunset. much of the land fronting the bay along metro manila is reclaimed land which now includes important sites such as the philippine senate and the mall of asia.
manila bay
bullet::::- imperial russian air force (one aircraft)









































bullet::::- soviet air force (one aircraft taken over from the imperial russian air force)









































bullet::::- royal naval air service









































bullet::::- no. 1 naval squadron









































bullet::::- no. 8 naval squadron









































bullet::::- no. 9 naval squadron









































bullet::::- no. 10 naval squadron









































bullet::::- no. 11 naval squadron









































bullet::::- no. 12 naval squadron









































bullet::::- "a" naval squadron









































section::::survivors and modern reproductions.









































bullet::::- canada









































bullet::::- reproduction – on static display at the hangar flight museum in calgary, alberta. this aircraft represents serial n6302, flown by alfred williams carter of no. 10 naval squadron.
sopwith triplane