Glass Breakwater

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Built by U.S. Navy Seabees soon after World War II, the Glass Breakwater provided a protected harbor for the heavy traffic of American vessels that traveled to Guam as part of the U.S. buildup of forces in the Pacific. Named after Captain Henry Glass, commanding officer of the U.S. cruiser Charleston who, during the 1898 Spanish-American War, captured Guam from the Spanish. On Orote Peninsula where the Glass Breakwater has been constructed there is a poured concrete obelisk dedicated to Glass.

Today, the drive through the island's industrial port provides visitors with a close-up look at Guam's economic center, as well as some fantastic views of the ocean's powerful waves as they crash against the rocks across from the Port Authority. Further down the road, asphalt becomes dirt and rock as you enter a popular snorkeling and jet ski location. The beach along the breakwater is typically packed with locals and tourists alike, but be safe when snorkeling in the same area as the boats and jet skis. Plenty of parking is available in the sand by the water.

How to get there: Take Route 1/Marine Corps Drive south to Piti. Take a right at the intersection before the power plant and the road will lead to the Glass Breakwater.

www.visitguam.org/guide/?pg=southern&site=glass#site
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_Glass
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Coordinates:   13°27'34"N   144°38'35"E

Comments

  • Contrary to urban legend the breakwater is indeed not made of glass, though that would be cool.
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