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Explore Laovavasa in Solomon Islands
Laovavasa in the region of Solomon Islands (general) is a place in Solomon Islands - some 23 mi or ( 38 km ) North-West of Honiara , the country's capital city .
Time in Laovavasa is now 09:52 PM (Sunday) . The local timezone is named " Pacific/Guadalcanal " with a UTC offset of 11 hours. Depending on your budget, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Veralevuha, Tuvu, Tenaro, Takamboro, and Ngautu. Since you are here already, consider visiting Veralevuha . Where to go and what to see in Laovavasa ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Operation Ke
Operation Ke was the largely successful withdrawal of Japanese forces from Guadalcanal at the conclusion of the Guadalcanal Campaign of World War II. The operation took place between 14 January and 7 February 1943, and involved both army and navy forces under the overall direction of the Japanese Imperial General Headquarters (IGH). Commanders of the operation included Isoroku Yamamoto and Hitoshi Imamura.
Located at -9.22 159.67 (Lat./Long.); Less than 7 km away
Japanese destroyer Teruzuki
Japanese destroyer Teruzuki was an Akizuki-class destroyer of the Imperial Japanese Navy. Her name means "Pale or Lighter Moon, Shining Moon". On 12–13 November 1942, Teruzuki was part of the Bombardment Force commanded by Rear Admiral Abe Hiroaki. In the First Naval Battle of Guadalcanal, she claimed hits on seven U.S. ships, including one sinking. The following morning, she assisted the crippled battleship Hiei.
Located at -9.22 159.77 (Lat./Long.); Less than 15 km away
Japanese destroyer Makigumo (1942)
Makigumo was a Yūgumo-class destroyer of the Imperial Japanese Navy. Her name means "Cirrus Clouds" (Rolling Clouds). Following the Battle of Midway in June 1942, downed American aircrew SBD Ensign Frank W. O'Flaherty and AMM1c Bruno P. Gaido were pulled from the water by Makigumo. After an interrogation, the crew tied weights around Flaherthy's and Gaido's feet and threw them into the Pacific to drown, instead of keeping them prisoner until they reached Japan.
Located at -9.25 159.78 (Lat./Long.); Less than 16 km away
Japanese destroyer Fubuki (1927)
Japanese destroyer Fubuki was the lead ship of twenty-four Fubuki-class destroyers, built for the Imperial Japanese Navy following World War I. When introduced into services, these ships were the most powerful destroyers in the world. They served as first-line destroyers through the 1930s, and remained formidable weapons systems well into the Pacific War.
Located at -9.10 159.63 (Lat./Long.); Less than 20 km away
Japanese destroyer Takanami (1942)
Japanese destroyer Takanami was a Yūgumo-class destroyer of the Imperial Japanese Navy. Her name means "Tall Wave". On the night of October 13–14, she escorted Battleships Kongo and Haruna during bombardment of Henderson Field, Guadalcanal. On night of October 15–16, she escorted Cruisers Myoko and Maya during bombardment of Henderson Field.
Located at -9.23 159.82 (Lat./Long.); Less than 20 km away
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