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Explore Naghotano in Solomon Islands
Naghotano in the region of Solomon Islands (general) is a town in Solomon Islands - some 36 mi or ( 58 km ) North of Honiara , the country's capital city .
Current time in Naghotano is now 11:50 AM (Friday) . The local timezone is named " Pacific/Guadalcanal " with a UTC offset of 11 hours. Depending on the availability of means of transportation, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Tumbila, Togha, Takola, Siro, and Ravu Sondu Ulu. Since you are here already, make sure to check out Tumbila . Where to go and what to see in Naghotano ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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USS Quincy (CA-39)
USS Quincy (CA-39) was a United States Navy New Orleans-class heavy cruiser sunk at the Battle of Savo Island in 1942. Quincy, the second ship to carry the name, was laid down by the Bethlehem Shipbuilding Company, Quincy, Massachusetts on 15 November 1933, launched on 19 June 1935, sponsored by Mrs. Henry S. Morgan, and commissioned at Boston on 9 June 1936, Captain William Faulkner Amsden in command.
Located at -9.08 159.98 (Lat./Long.); Less than 18 km away
Nggela Islands
The Nggela Islands, also known as the Florida Islands, are a small island group in the Central Province of the Solomon Islands, a state in the southwest Pacific Ocean. The chain is composed of the main island, Nggela Sule, as well as a number of smaller islands, including Tulagi, Gavutu and Tanambogo. The name Florida Island is sometimes also used to refer to Nggela Sule.
Located at -9.00 160.17 (Lat./Long.); Less than 24 km away
USS Vincennes (CA-44)
USS Vincennes (CA-44) was a United States Navy New Orleans-class heavy cruiser sunk at the Battle of Savo Island in 1942. She was the second ship to bear the name. She was laid down on 2 January 1934 at Quincy, Massachusetts, by the Bethlehem Shipbuilding Company's Fore River plant, launched on 21 May 1936, sponsored by Miss Harriet Virginia Kimmell, and commissioned on 24 February 1937, Captain Burton H. Green in command.
Located at -9.12 159.88 (Lat./Long.); Less than 25 km away
Central Province (Solomon Islands)
The Central Province is one of the provinces of the Solomon Islands, covering the Russell Islands, Nggela Islands (Florida Islands) and Savo Island. Its area comprises 615 km² and had a population of 21,577 as of 1999. The capital is Tulagi.
Located at -9.00 159.75 (Lat./Long.); Less than 25 km away
Tulagi
Tulagi, less commonly known as Tulaghi, is a small island (5.5 km by 1 km) in the Solomon Islands, just off the south coast of Florida Island. The town of the same name on the island (pop. 1,750) was the capital of the Solomon Islands Protectorate from 1896 to 1942, and is today the capital of the Central Province. The island was originally chosen by the British as a comparatively isolated and healthier alternative to the disease-ridden larger islands of the Solomons.
Located at -9.10 160.15 (Lat./Long.); Less than 29 km away
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