Location
Island at the western center of Truk Lagoon. To the west are Polle Island and Pata Island. Ulalu Island is to the north, Udot Island is to the east.

Wartime History
About 6,200 men were stationed here, most civilians working for the 4th Naval Construction unit. A thousand men of the 41st and 43 Naval Guard Units were here too. Kaiten torpedoes, a torpedo boat station, observation tower, two search lights and several gun and mortar emplacements defended the island.

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Last Updated
October 1, 2009