Fort Drum / El Fraile

Explore the historic Fort Drum, also known as El Fraile Island, with its unique battleship-like structure situated at the entrance of Manila Bay in the Philippines. Built in 1909 by the United States, the heavily fortified sea fort with turrets played a significant role in the American colonial period and World War II. Learn about its capture by Japanese forces and its intriguing history as you discover this abandoned fortress named after Brigadier General Richard C. Drum.