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 Peter Ording 2001 |
Location Lat 9° 4' 60N Long 167° 19' 60E Kwajalein Atoll is located in the Marshall Islands. Kwajalein Atoll has a Northern Atoll and Southern Atoll including Kwajalein Island, Roi-Namur, Ebeye, Eller, Shell (Ebwaj), Bigel, Gehh, Gugegwe, Mellu, Obella and Ennuemennet. Wartime History Developed by the Japanese Navy as a Naval anchorage and seaplane operating area. Starting on February 1, 1942 targeted by U.S. aircraft including U.S. Navy (USN) carrier planes and 7th Air Force bombers until January 31, 1944 when U.S. forces landed on Kwajalein Island. American missions against Kwajalein Atoll February 1, 1942–February 1, 1944 During "Operation Flintlock" Kwajalein came under heavy air attack by U.S. Navy aircraft and ships. On January 31, 1944 U.S. Marines landed on the Kwajalein Island. By February 4, 1944 Kwajalein was liberated. Immediately, the island was developed into a major American base and staging area. Today The Kwajalein Atoll area is used by the US military bases for radar and tracking. The signs of World War II on land are almost all but erased, but underwater there are many shipwrecks and some aircraft wrecks that are popular dive sites. Kwajalein Atoll Kwajalein Island largest island in Kwajalein Atoll includes Kwajalein Airfield. Roi Island (Roi-Namur) located at the northern edge of Kwajalein Atoll. Ebeye Island located in Kwajalein Atoll. Eller Island located in Kwajalein Atoll. Shell Island (Ebwaj) located in Kwajalein Atoll. Bigel Island located in Kwajalein Atoll. Gehh Island located in Kwajalein Atoll. Gugegwe Island located in Kwajalein Atoll. Mellu Island located in Kwajalein Atoll. Obella Island located in Kwajalein Atoll. Albert Island (Ennuemennet) located at the northern edge of Kwajalein Atoll. Northern Atoll RO-60 grounded December 29, 1941 and demolished afterwards Kembu Maru sunk December 4, 1943 by carrier aircraft from the USS Lexington Takunan Maru No. 7 sunk December 4, 1943 by carrier aircraft from the USS Lexington Eiko Maru No. 2 sunk January 29, 1944 by USS North Carolina Southern Atoll Shinsho Maru sunk July 9, 1942 off Kiiyo Channel off Southern Atoll Asakaze Maru sunk December 3, 1943 by carrier aircraft Choko Maru sunk December 4, 1943 by carrier aircraft Shoei Maru sunk December 19, 1943 by PBY Catalina glide bombing attack Tateyama Maru damaged December 4, 1943 by carrier aircraft sunk February 15, 1943 by USS Pickerel SS-177 Ikuta Maru sunk January 12, 1944 by carrier aircraft Akibaasan Maru (P-Buoy Wreck) sunk January 31, 1944 by carrier aircraft DR Wreck sunk into Southern Atoll Ski Area Wreck sunk into Southern Atoll South Pass sunk into Southern Atoll Ski Area Dolphin sunk into Southern Atoll Small Wrecks sunk into Southern Atoll Concrete Barge sunk into Southern Atoll N-Bouy Wreck sunk into Southern Atoll O-Bouy sunk into Southern Atoll G-Bouy Wreck sunk into Southern Atoll N-East Wreck sunk into Southern Atoll Prinz Eugen sunk December 22, 1946 capsized onto Enubuj Reef. PV-1 Ventura Ditched on the west reef, discovered 1967. OS2U Kingfisher MIA February 1, 1944 OS2U Kingfisher MIA February 1, 1944 C-47 Dakota Crashed July 23, 1944 References Breaking the Outer Ring: Marine Landings in the Marshall Islands Contribute
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