Defense Fuel Supply Point, Point Loma (San Diego, California)

USA / California / Coronado / San Diego, California
 United States Navy, fuel depot
Originally established as Naval Coaling Station, La Playa in 1904. It was San Diego's first naval base. The coal bins were officially closed in 1926 when 800 tons of coal were loaded on the cruiser USS New York, so she could steam east for decommissioning. The remaining 15,000 tons of coal were later sold to tramp steamers and local citrus growers for smudge pots. Starting in 1917, the first bulk storage fuel tank was built. The last was constructed in 1954. All of the bulk tanks, pumping stations, fuel oil recovery plant and truck fill racks have recently been replaced.

www.militarymuseum.org/PtLomaAnx.html
navy.memorieshop.com/World-Ports/South-California/Fuel-...
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Coordinates:   32°42'11"N   117°14'32"W
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