Ernest E. Dieball Company C, 47th U.S.V. ; U.S.S .Essex crewman. All Posts Diary of Ernest E. Dieball Dec. 22, 1899 Sighted coast of Luzon. Passed Corregidor Id About 1 pm; entering Manila Bay by the Boca Grande. Ran up the bay at reduced speed and anchored off the city at 5 PM. ammuntion and first aid packages issued. Get ready to go PrevPreviousDecember 22, 1899 NextDec. 23, 1899Next Corregidor, Ernest E. Dieball, Manila Bay Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin