Once upon a time the U.S. militray had small communications and LORAN locating station up on the northwest coast of Spain, in the region of Galicia. It was up and running from 1961 until 1991, when the Americans abandoned it. It has since suffered from the effects of coastyal weathering and neglect. Few people know about it in Spain. But this unassuming base played a role in Cold War history. Listen and learn more.
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I am so sorry to hear about its deterioration due to the fact that America had no further use for this property. I have very fond memories of my time on this Coast Guard base in 1970 and 1971.
I was stationed there as ET2 in 1972-73. Unforgettable, but I’ve mostly forgotten details. I remember a girlfriend, Maria Raquel Gomez Seoane(or similar.)
Hi! Thanks for your comment! Amazing to get feedback from someone who was actually stationed there. It sounds like it was a great time. The deterioration is still an issue, but since the publishing of this podcast, there has been a new project proposal involving turning the place into (from what I understand) eco-friendly holiday accommodations. And apparently it’s causing quite stir amongst the locals, some of whom feel the town is seeling out its own heritage. A follow-up podcast may be needed! Thanks again for sharing.
Hi! Thanks for your comment and for sharing the memory! Amazing to get feedback from someone who was actually stationed there. It makes it much more real to me. Since the publishing of this podcast, there has been a new project proposal involving turning the place into (from what I understand) eco-friendly holiday accommodations. And apparently it’s causing quite stir amongst the locals, some of whom feel the town is selling out its own heritage. A follow-up podcast may be needed! Thanks again for sharing.