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 USN April 22, 1943 |
Location Havannah Harbor borders the northwest coast of Efaté Island to the south and Moso Island (Verao) to the north and Leleppa Island to the west. Also known as Port Havannah or Havannah Bay. Matapu Bay forms the eastern portion bordering the northwest coast of Efaté Island. To the west is Little Entrance and to the southwest is Hilliard Channel. Prewar and during the Pacific War located in New Hebrides. Today located in located in Shefa Province in Republic of Vanuatu (Vanuatu). Wartime History During the Pacific War, havannah Harbor was used by the U.S. Navy as a seaplane take off and landing area. The northwest coast of Efaté Island was developed with supporting shore facilities. Later in the war, this area was a rear area and staging point for thousands of American troops for rest and recouperation (R&R). Havannah Harbor Seaplane Base Built by US Navy Seabees SON-1 Seagull Bureau Number 1184 Pilot Allison crashed while landing June 16, 1943 Contribute
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