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Touring Vilu in Solomon Islands
Vilu in the region of Solomon Islands (general) is a city located in Solomon Islands - some 13 mi or ( 21 km ) North-West of Honiara , the country's capital city .
Time in Vilu is now 06:59 PM (Tuesday) . The local timezone is named " Pacific/Guadalcanal " with a UTC offset of 11 hours. Depending on your travel resources, these more prominent places might be interesting for you: Vilu, Veravaolu, Vatusii, Tuvu, and Tenaro. Being here already, consider visiting Vilu . We collected some hobby film on the internet . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Check out our recommendations for Vilu ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
Videos
1974 Mazda RX4 Coupe
Driving through river forde on Guadalcanal in 1974 ..
Abi's first time
Abi's first time swinging on the rope at Hamok Beach near Honiara, Solomon Islands, during Christmas Holidays in 2010. ..
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Interesting facts about this location
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 8 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 10 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 12 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
USS Northampton (CA-26)
USS Northampton (CA-26) was a heavy cruiser in service with the United States Navy. She was the lead ship of her class and commissioned in 1930. During World War II she served in the Pacific and was sunk by Japanese torpedoes during the Battle of Tassafaronga on 30 November 1942.
Located at -9.20 159.83 (Lat./Long.); Less than 14 km away
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