Gizo

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Gizo is the capital of the Western province in the Solomon Islands. It is situated on an island approximately 380 kilometers west-northwest of the capital, Honiara, and is just southwest of the larger island of Kolombangara. Gizo also has a small paved landing strip on the east side of town, making it relatively developed compared to other settlements in the general vicinity.

Coordinates: 8°06′S 156°51′E

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Gizo was the operating base for Robert Ballards The Search for Kennedy's PT 109 , which was a National Geographic television special. The son of Eroni Kumana who was one of the two natives that found the shipwrecked Lt. John F. Kennedy lives on the island. The three islands, Plum Pudding, Olasana, and Naru that were visited by the PT 109 survivors lie just to the southeast of Gizo island. In 1943, the islands were occupied by imperial Japanese troops.

Parts of the story of John F. Kennedy's PT-109

Ships: PT-109  • PT-109 Loss Report  • PT 59  • PT Boat • Elco  • Japanese destroyer Amagiri  • Fubuki class destroyer  • Tokyo Express People: John F. Kennedy • Arthur Reginald Evans  • Coastwatchers • Biuku Gasa and Eroni Kumana • Andrew Jackson Kirksey and Harold W. Marney • Max Kennedy  • Places: Solomon Islands • Kolombangara • Gizo  • Kennedy Island • Lumbari Island  • Rendova Island  • Tulagi Battles:Battle of Blackett Strait  • Solomon Islands campaign  • Battle of Vella Gulf • PT-109-bilia PT 109 (film)   The Search for Kennedy's PT 109   PT-109 (comic book) • • PT-109 (song) •  PT-109 (model) •  Museums etc: John F. Kennedy Library  • Battleship Cove • coconut