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    Sealark Channel  Solomon Islands
Location
Sealark Channel is located at the eastern end of Iron Bottom Sound in the Solomon Islands. The area is comprised of coral reefs that divided the area into three channels: Lengo Channel, Sealark Channel and Ngello Channel. Sealark Channel is located in the center with Ngello Channel to the north and Lengo Channel to the south. To the west is Iron Bottom Sound and to the east is the Indispensable Strait and Malaita Province. Beyond to the south is Guadalcanal, beyond to the north is the Florida Islands.

Wartime History
During the Guadalcanal campagin, Sealark Channel was used by U.S. warships and transports arriving or departing the Guadalcanal area.

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Last Updated
November 1, 2023

 

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