Five Japanese Barges
On 10 October 2007, I posted a photo of one of the many Japanese barge tunnels found around here.
From my previous post – “In 1942, Rabaul, newly restored after the devastating 1937 volcanic eruption, was invaded by Japanese forces. The Japanese turned Rabaul into their main army and naval base for the planned invasion into the Pacific and eventually down into
This narrow tunnel at Karavia village on the
This is barge one and two, from the viewing platform, looking out to the tunnel entrance.
"Viewing" of the barges up the back is only possible if you take a torch.
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This is incredibly amazing that they are still there and even though rusted they are easy to recognize. I spent the whole day working over on my Flickr account so didn't see this until late this evening. I wnat to copy the information on Monday.
These are interesting. I like your take on the guy being framed.
Very interesting. I have to say I always find your post interesting, not only do I love history, the ocean, diving and tropical locations but your photos and text are always very well done. Thanks for posting.
Incredible. Just incredible.
Whooee, Jules.
That is indeed amazing.
I love your history posts but this is one of the best.
Very interesting. It reminds me of Corregidor - an island in the Philippines where the Americans set up because it was very strategic during the Second World War and now the place is a tourist destination where old tanks and bazookas can be found.
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Great post Jules.. thoe P.O.W. must have had a very hard time.
Once again ypu give us some interesting facts about a recent period of History.
And it's really amazing how those rusty barges are still there and can be easily recognized.
Loved it.
These kinds of things fascinate me. The photos are greatI never knew about this underground history in Rabaul until I started looking at your blog-- I just finished reading a book by Kappa Senoh-- his memoir of a boyhood in wartime Japan--(A Boy called H) it showed the civilian side of the war and was a good read--.Then I come here and see these old barges and think about prisoners digging these tunnels-- pretty amazing to imagine what the war was like for each group of people.
I think these traces of the past are important for us to remmember how many people gave their lives for the survivors' freedom.
I especially spotted a very beautiful young lady in the photo!
there is a little work of restoration.
Are the barges in free visit?
Gee this is a great post Jules and the photos too all that rust-great colours.
Take a look at the lilypad now there were 6.
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Glad you all find this interesting.
Bergson there is a small fee set by the landowners - 2 Aussi dollars
This is fascinating. I have to admit my ignorance of this whole era of history. Thanks for the interesting info and pictures.
History firsthand, Jules.
Fascinating history. Quite amazing.
Thank you for this Jules. This is what makes your blog so interesting. A little paradise, a little history, a little paradise, a little history...and sometimes all in the same post! How great is that?!
I take it the computer surgery was a success? Whew...we were wondering!
Nice history photo. I love photos showing the past histories. Thanks for sharing. The one you posted in October 2007 is indeed amazing.
A very interesting post; great photos. The extent of the tunnels is amazing.
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Fascinating, Jules
Extremely interesting! This is why I love the Daily Photo Sites, not only do I get to see amazing pictures from around the world, but a little bit of history as well! I just love it!
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