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 USAAF Jan 12, 1944 |
Location Sek Harbor borders the north coast of New Guinea. Also known as Alexishafen Harbor or Alexis Harbor for nearby Alexishafen. The average depth of the habor is 30 fathoms / 180' / 54.8m at the deepest point with a depth and 14 fathoms / 84' / 25.6m. Inside Sek Harbor are Admosin Island and Megas Island with Bostrem Bay at the western edge. Borders Alexishafen to the south with Sek Island forming the eastern edge. Prewar and during the Pacific War located in the Territory of New Guinea. Today located in Madang Province in Papua New Guinea (PNG). Wartime History During 1943, used by the Japanese to supply the Aleixshafen area. After the Australian Army occupied the area on April 26, 1944, used by Allied boats, with shore facilities on the peninsula of Alexishafen Catholic Mission. The anchorage off Alexishafen was suitable for vessels of 6,000 Tons. On April 27, 1944 a U.S. Navy destroyer entered Sek Harbor. Allied units based at Alexishafen (Sek Harbor) (US Army) 3rd ESB, 593rd Boat & Shore Regiment, Company C attached to Australian 5th Division to support operations in the area between April 1944–May 1944 Contribute
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