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Location Gizo Harbor borders Gizo on the eastern side of Ghizo Island. Also known as "Ghizo Harbor". Wartime History Occupied by the Japanese between March 1943 until October 10, 1943. American missions against Gizo Harbor October 5, 1942–August 26, 1943 Gizo Harbor Seaplane Base Used as a seaplane anchorage MV Petaj (ML 805) Australian wartime ship, scuttled off Ghizo as a dive site F4U Corsair Sunk off Ghizo, discovered 1991 A6M2 Zeke Ditched or sunk off Gizo Aichi E13A Jake Sunk upside down off Ghizo Toa Maru No. 2 Attacked on January 31, 1943 drifted and sank off northern Ghizo Island Today Gizo Harbor is a port of entry and important harbor for Western Province providing ferry services, local boats and regular visits by cargo ships and yachts visiting the area. Contribute
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