Louisiade Archipelago

MapLat 11° 11' 60S Long 153° 0' 0E  Archipelago located furthest to the east of the mainland of New Guinea. Between the American and Japanese forces during the Battle of the Coral Sea.

Rossel Island (Yela)
Island furthest to the east in the chain

Sudest Island (Vanatinai)
Large island to the west of Rossel

Deboyne Island Group
Group in the northern part of the chain including Misima, Paneponpom, Panaeati and other smaller islands.

Panuwaiyayapuna Island
Small island to the east of the Calvados Chain with severl shipwrecks, also at Maneiul Reef.

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