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Takopikopi Destination Guide
Delve into Takopikopi in Solomon Islands
Takopikopi in the region of Solomon Islands (general) is located in Solomon Islands - some 30 mi or ( 49 km ) North-East of Honiara , the country's capital .
Local time in Takopikopi is now 02:53 PM (Tuesday) . The local timezone is named " Pacific/Guadalcanal " with a UTC offset of 11 hours. Depending on your mobility, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Tumulighohu, Tulaghi, Togha, Taroaniara, and Siarana. While being here, you might want to check out Tumulighohu . We discovered some clip posted online . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Takopikopi ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Solomon's Stolen Fish
Tuna stocks in the Pacific Ocean are under serious threat from overfishing by foreign industrial fishing fleets. The Solomon Islands - as one of the countries affected - is planning to take the contro ..
Kanawishi H6K Mavis flying boat
The wreck of a Japanese Kanawishi H6K "Mavis" flying boat sunk in World War 2 by American planes at Tanambogo Island (near Ghavutu Island), Tulaghi, Solomon Islands. This is one of about 11 such plane ..
USS Aaron Ward
A short film on diving the USS Aaron Ward in Tulaghi, Solomon Islands. ..
USS Kanawha
The wreck of the USS Kanawha at Tulagi, Solomon Islands ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Invasion of Tulagi (May 1942)
The invasion of Tulagi, on 3–4 May 1942, was part of Operation Mo, the Empire of Japan's strategy in the South Pacific and South West Pacific Area in 1942. The plan called for Imperial Japanese Navy troops to capture Tulagi and nearby islands in the Solomon Islands Protectorate.
Located at -9.12 160.20 (Lat./Long.); Less than 4 km away
Japanese destroyer Kikuzuki (1926)
Japanese destroyer Kikuzuki was one of twelve Mutsuki-class destroyers, built for the Imperial Japanese Navy following World War I. Advanced for their time, these ships served as first-line destroyers through the 1930s, but were considered obsolescent by the start of the Pacific War. The ship's name, Kikuzuki, is also a reference to the ninth month of the lunar calendar.
Located at -9.12 160.20 (Lat./Long.); Less than 4 km away
Purvis Bay
Purvis Bay is located in the Florida Islands, which are part of the Solomon Islands. The bay was used by the US Navy during World War Two.
Located at -9.15 160.25 (Lat./Long.); Less than 6 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 9 km away
Battle of Tulagi and Gavutu–Tanambogo
The Battle of Tulagi and Gavutu–Tanambogo was a land battle of the Pacific campaign of World War II, between the forces of the Imperial Japanese Navy and Allied ground forces. It took place from 7–9 August 1942 on the Solomon Islands, during the initial Allied landings in the Guadalcanal campaign. In the battle, U.S. Marines, under the overall command of U.S.
Located at -9.11 160.15 (Lat./Long.); Less than 10 km away
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