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Pui in the region of Solomon Islands (general) is a place in Solomon Islands - some 27 mi or ( 44 km ) East of Honiara , the country's capital city .
Time in Pui is now 08:40 PM (Tuesday) . 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: Vanuavaolu, Tumumbosa, Taivu, Pui, and Numbu. Since you are here already, consider visiting Vanuavaolu . We saw some hobby film on the internet . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Where to go and what to see in Pui ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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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
Actions along the Matanikau
The Actions along the Matanikau—sometimes referred to as the Second and Third Battles of the Matanikau—were two separate but related engagements, which took place in the months of September and October 1942, among a series of engagements between the United States and Imperial Japanese naval and ground forces around the Matanikau River on Guadalcanal during the Guadalcanal campaign.
Located at -9.41 160.35 (Lat./Long.); Less than 12 km away
Lengo Channel
In the Solomon Islands, the waters between the Florida Islands and Taivu Point on the northeast of Guadalcanal are divided by reefs into (from north to south) Nggela Channel, Sealark Channel, and Lengo Channel. They connect Ironbottom Sound to the west with Indispensable Strait to the east.
Located at -9.39 160.31 (Lat./Long.); Less than 15 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 19 km away
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 20 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 20 km away
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