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- ↑ United States. Hydrographic Office (1928). Pacific islands pilot. U.S. Govt. Print. Off. Retrieved 10 June 2011.CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
- ↑ United States. Hydrographic Office (1952). Sailing directions for the Pacific islands. G.P.O. Retrieved 10 June 2011.CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
Coordinates: 21°25′S165°05′E / 21.417°S 165.083°E
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