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The principal port of Guam, Apra (144.666E 13.426N) included the small Piti Naval Yard. The harbor itself was cramped, shallow, and largely open to the sea, making it unsuitable for a fleet anchorage. However, it was strategically located as a base for light forces. The navy yard had a 25,000 barrel fuel oil tank farm, and there was a 170,000 gallon Standard Oil gasoline tank farm
Climate Information:
Temperatures: Jan 78, Apr 80, Jul 80, Oct 79
Rainfall: Jan 24/4.6, Apr 19/3.0, Jul 24/9.0, Oct 27/13.1 == 88.5" per annum
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