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Delve into Nechap in Micronesia
Nechap in the region of Chuuk is located in Micronesia - some 433 mi or ( 697 km ) West of Palikir , the country's capital .
Local time in Nechap is now 06:55 PM (Friday) . The local timezone is named " Pacific/Chuuk " with a UTC offset of 10 hours. Depending on your mobility, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Wonpiepi, Saponong, Onongoch, Nukan, and Nepononong. While being here, you might want to check out Wonpiepi . We discovered some clip posted online . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Nechap ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
Videos
Micronesia Clips - Mexico by Jump Little Children
My time in Micronesia (clips are from Chuuk and Pohnpei) with the Jesuit Volunteers International, from 2005 to 2007. These clips are specifically from Chuuk and Pohnpei. Song is "Mexico" by Jump Litt ..
Truk Lagoon (Chuuk) - The Blue Lagoon Resort
Leanne and I made our way to the South Pacific in January 2009. We stayed for just over a week in Chuuk, which has probably the best wreck diving in the world. There are about 50 wrecks left over from ..
I-169 I169 Japanese Submarine Chuuk Truk Lagoon Scuba Diving the
The I-169 was sunk during a US Navy air raid in 1944. It rests in 144 feet of water and is a great dive. ..
Chuuk / Truk Lagoon 2009 - Fujikawa Maru
On February 17 & 18th 1944, Operation Hailstone was the American strike on the Japanese ships and air fields in Truk Lagoon. This raid left more than 50 ships wrecked in the lagoon, most of which are ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Tonowas
Tonowas, also known by its Spanish name of Dublon, is an island in the Chuuk (formerly Truk) lagoon, Federated States of Micronesia. It has an area of 8.8 km² and the population was 3,200 at the time of the last census (1980). A narrow single-lane track rings the island, allowing land access to the small settlements, two schools and Japanese military ruins, which include the remains of a seaplane anchorage and large fuel storage tanks.
Located at 7.37 151.87 (Lat./Long.); Less than 1 km away
Eten Island
Eten is an island in the Truk Lagoon, in the Federated States of Micronesia. It is located just to the south of Dublon Island. This small island was extensively bulldozed by Japanese forces during World War II to turn it into an airstrip. There are remains of military buildings and wrecked aircraft on the island. Visitors can also climb Mount Uinku. {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:7.356|151.886|type:isle_region:FM|||||| |primary |name= }}
Located at 7.36 151.89 (Lat./Long.); Less than 4 km away
Operation Hailstone
Operation Hailstone (known in Japan as Japanese: トラック島空襲 Torakku-tō Kūshū, lit. "the airstrike on Truk Island") was a massive naval air and surface attack launched on February 17–18, 1944, during World War II by the United States Navy against the Japanese naval and air base at Truk in the Caroline Islands, a pre-war Japanese territory.
Located at 7.34 151.88 (Lat./Long.); Less than 5 km away
Losap
Losap is an atoll located in the Eastern Islands or Upper Mortlock Islands group in the state of Chuuk in the Federated States of Micronesia. It is located 81 km to the SE of Chuuk. Losap is also the name of one of the four islands in the atoll. This island is in the outer lagoon(outer islands). There are 3 villages in Losap: Pekias, Sotiw, and Lukan which also have groups in the villages.
Located at 7.34 151.84 (Lat./Long.); Less than 5 km away
Fefan
Fefan is the third largest inhabited island of the Truk Lagoon in the Federated States of Micronesia. It has an area of 13.2 km² and a population of about 3,000 . The northern part of the island is hilly and peaks at 298 meters above sea level.
Located at 7.34 151.84 (Lat./Long.); Less than 5 km away
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