Sitka Naval Operating Base and U.S. Army Coastal Defenses
Sitka Naval Operating Base and U.S. Army Coastal Defenses, Military historic district in Sitka, United States
The military complex stretches across several islands connected by an 8,100-foot causeway, featuring coastal defense batteries, seaplane facilities, and ammunition bunkers.
During World War II, these installations served as the primary defense facilities in the North Pacific region when Japanese forces attacked Pearl Harbor in 1941.
Military personnel stationed at the base developed lasting connections with the local Alaskan community, influencing social dynamics in the Sitka region.
Visitors can access the site throughout the year and explore the remaining concrete structures, gun emplacements, and military buildings across multiple islands.
The base contained a naval aircraft landing system identical to those used on aircraft carriers, making it one of the few land-based facilities with this capability.
Location: Alaska
GPS coordinates: 57.04694,-135.36444
Latest update: March 2, 2025 21:54
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