Mellu Island

MapLat 11° 20' 60N Long 167° 0' 0E

This was the site of the first landing by American forces. There is a large amount of abandoned equipment in the jungle.

  LTV Landing Craft
 

Probably a LVT is 200 yards from Mellu in the direction of Roi-Namur, in 10-15 feet of water in a bed of heavy coral growth. Probably sunk during the invasion. The steering and instrument panel are still recognizable. Its MG has been removed but belts of ammo remain on the floor of the craft.

 


10-15'

 

 

 

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