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The Southeast Bastion – From this location, one can see Sand Island Lighthouse where the Union’s navy was positioned right before they attempted to run past the forts of Mobile Bay. Due south of this point is where the Union supply ship, “Phillippi”, was sunk during the Battle of Mobile Bay. Built into the floor, there are rain traps to collect water. At this location, there was a tunnel and a protective wall but they were removed at the turn of the century for the instillation of disappearing costal guns and an ammunition magazine.