Sakalua
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Sakalua is an islet of Nukufetau, Tuvalu.[1] In the 19th century whalers established a shore camp on Sakalua where coal was used to melt down the whale blubber.[2] The islet has been known as 'Coal Island'.[3]
The island has a large colony of terns.
References
[edit ]- ^ Map of Nukufetau Atoll. Tuvaluislands.com. Archived from the original on February 29, 2008.
- ^ Simati Faanin (1983). "Chapter 16 – Travellers and Workers". In Laracy, Hugh (ed.). Tuvalu: A History. Institute of Pacific Studies, University of the South Pacific and Government of Tuvalu. p. 122.
- ^ British Admiralty Nautical Chart 766 Ellice Islands (1893 ed.). United Kingdom Hydrographic Office (UKHO). 21 March 1872.
7°59′25′′S 178°20′55′′E / 7.9902°S 178.3487°E / -7.9902; 178.3487
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