Location
The Savo Strait is located between Savo Island to the north and Guadalcanal. Prewar and during the Pacific War part of the British Solomon Islands Protectorate (BSIP). Today located in Central Province and Guadalcanal Province in the Solomon Islands.
Wartime History
The surrounding area was the focal
point of many Naval battles of the Guadalcanal campaign including: Battle of Savo Island (First Battle of Savo Island) (August 8-9, 1942), Battle of Cape Esperance (Second Battle of Savo Island) (October 11–12, 1942), Naval Battle of Guadalcanal (Third Battle of the Solomon Sea) (first phase November 13, 1942 / second phase November 14-15, 1942), Battle of Tassafaronga (Battle of Lunga Point/Fourth Battle of Savo Island) (November 30, 1942) and Operation Ke (January 14, 1943–February 7, 1943).
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Last Updated
February 5, 2022
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