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Explore Koli in Solomon Islands
Koli in the region of Solomon Islands (general) is a town in Solomon Islands - some 16 mi or ( 25 km ) East of Honiara , the country's capital city .
Current time in Koli is now 10:39 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: Vatunandi, Tutumu, Tumurora, Tumumbosa, and Tenaru. Since you are here already, make sure to check out Vatunandi . We saw some video on the web . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Where to go and what to see in Koli ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
Videos
Solomon Islands
A Brief overview of the Solomon Islands, featuring local music by the Gilbertese villagers of Ghizo. ..
Iles Salomon (SI-1) Solomon's Islands (III)
Excursion in the Langa Langa Lagoon on the island of Malaita, Solomon's island www.marcopoloimaginaire.com ..
Karumolun Village Performance, Solomon Islands
Solomon's version of Blue Man Group. These guys made music with PVC pipe and flip-flops. Karumolun Village is a small village, population of about 100. They put on a very nice show for us when the cre ..
World War 2 Amtraks
World War 2 Amtraks left in the Solomon Islands after the battle for Henderson Field. ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Koli Point action
The Koli Point action, during 3–12 November 1942, was an engagement between U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Army forces and Imperial Japanese Army forces around Koli Point on Guadalcanal during the Guadalcanal campaign. The U.S. forces were under the overall command of Major General Alexander Vandegrift, while the Japanese forces were under the overall command of Lieutenant General Harukichi Hyakutake. In the engagement, U.S. Marines from the 7th Marine Regiment and U.S.
Located at -9.44 160.18 (Lat./Long.); Less than 3 km away
Carney Airfield
Carney Airfield is a former World War II airfield on Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands in the South Pacific. It is located near Koli Point about fifteen miles from Henderson Field, closes to the Metapona River to the east and the Naumbu River to the west. The airfield was abandoned after the war and today is almost totally returned to its natural state.
Located at -9.44 160.16 (Lat./Long.); Less than 4 km away
Koli Airfield
Also known as "Bomber 3 Field", Koli Airfield is a former World War II airfield on Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands in the South Pacific, located near Koli Point, fifteen miles east of Henderson Field, close to the Metapona River to the east and the Naumbu River to the west. The airfield was abandoned after the war and today is almost totally returned to its natural state.
Located at -9.46 160.18 (Lat./Long.); Less than 5 km away
USS Seminole (AT-65)
USS Seminole (AT-65), the third ship named Seminole of the United States Navy, was a Navajo-class fleet tug whose task was to travel with the fleet and provide towing services as required. Seminole was laid down on 16 December 1938 by the Bethlehem Shipbuilding Corporation, Staten Island, New York; launched on 15 September 1939; sponsored by Miss Grace Svenningsen, daughter of the Foreman Carpenter at the Staten Island Yard; and commissioned on 8 March 1940, Lt. Comdr. William G.
Located at -9.38 160.22 (Lat./Long.); Less than 5 km away
USS George F. Elliott (AP-13)
USS George F. Elliott (AP-13) was a Heywood-class transport acquired by the U.S. Navy during World War I and then reacquired by the Navy for service as a troop carrier during World War II. In 1942 she was attacked off Guadalcanal by Japanese planes and sank shortly thereafter.
Located at -9.35 160.14 (Lat./Long.); Less than 9 km away
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