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Ruaniu Destination Guide
Explore Ruaniu in Solomon Islands
Ruaniu in the region of Solomon Islands (general) is a town in Solomon Islands - some 10 mi or ( 16 km ) North-West of Honiara , the country's capital city .
Current time in Ruaniu is now 09:48 AM (Wednesday) . 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: Vura, Veravaolu, Tuvu, Tenaro, and Tavavao. Since you are here already, make sure to check out Vura . 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 Ruaniu ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
Videos
Guadalcanal Odyssey - Leslie Nielsen
The full version of this movie has now been uploaded in two parts. See recent uploads. Excerpts from a 1975 documentary hosted by Leslie Nielsen looking back on the War World ll battle for Guadalcanal ..
Guadalcanal Odyssey (1975) Leslie Nielsen Part 1
The following quote is from the video cover "Starring and narrated by LESLIE NIELSEN with DR. WALTER STARCK ll, JANICE STARCK. WALLY GIBBINS Written & Produced by ROBERT STABLER Directed by JACK B. HI ..
1974 Mazda RX4 Coupe
Driving through river forde on Guadalcanal in 1974 ..
Guadalcanal Odyssey (1975) Leslie Nielsen Part 2
" On the next part of the tour, Nielsen is joined by Dr. Starck and his crew of the ship, the El Torito, and together they explore the large reef which has been the end-of-the-line for more than a hun ..
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Interesting facts about this location
White River, Honiara
White River is a large settlement in the western districts of Honiara, Solomon Islands. It is a fairly large community with several defined neighbourhoods, viz. Centre, and the valleys: Independence Valley, Forestry Valley, Banana Valley, Wind Valley, and Laundry Valley.
Located at -9.42 159.92 (Lat./Long.); Less than 12 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 12 km away
Kokumbona
Kokumbona (also Kakambona) is a village on the island of Guadalcanal in the Solomon Islands. It was a Japanese base during World War II and the site of a United States Marine Corps amphibious landing on 19 August 1942. Located on Guadalcanal's north coast, west of Honiara.
Located at -9.43 159.91 (Lat./Long.); Less than 12 km away
Japanese destroyer Akatsuki
Japanese destroyer Akatsuki was the twenty-first Fubuki-class destroyer, or the lead ship of the Akatsuki-class destroyer (if that sub-class is regarded as a separate class), built for the Imperial Japanese Navy in the inter-war period. When introduced into service, these ships were the most powerful destroyers in the world. They remained formidable weapons systems well into the Pacific War.
Located at -9.28 159.93 (Lat./Long.); Less than 13 km away
Japanese destroyer Yudachi
Japanese destroyer Yudachi was the fourth of ten Shiratsuyu-class destroyers, built for the Imperial Japanese Navy under the "Circle One" Program (Maru Ichi Keikaku).
Located at -9.23 159.87 (Lat./Long.); Less than 13 km away
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