The bay has been the site of two major naval battles: Battle of Bantam, 1601, during the Dutch-Portuguese War Battle of Sunda Strait, 1942, during World War II Coordinates: 6°0′0″S 106°12′0″E﻿ / ﻿6.00000°S 106.20000°E﻿ / -6.00000; 106.20000
Teluk itu sudah menjadi saksi 2 pertempuran laut utama: Pertempuran Banten, 1601, selama Perang Portugis-Belanda Pertempuran Selat Sunda, 1942, selama Perang Dunia II 6°0′0″S 106°12′0″E﻿ / ﻿6.00000°S 106.20000°E﻿ / -6.00000; 106.20000