Duke of York Island

MapLat 4° 7' 60S Long 152° 28' 0E  Largest island in the in the group of islands located between Rabaul, the Gazelle Peninsula and New Ireland. Other islands in the group include Ulu, Makada, Utuan, Mioko, Kabakon, Kerawara.

Missions Against Duke of York Islands

March 4, 1944
(13th AF) P-38s also attack targets of opportunity in Duke of York Island

June 1, 1944
(13th AF) 5 medium bombers hit a barge hideout and buildings on Duke of York Island

Makada Harbor
Harbor located to the north-west of the island.

Japanese Type 97 Tank

Japanese Type 97 Tank

Jacquinot Point
Located to the south-east of the island at Mioko Harbor. The point extends towards Mualim Island.

Airplane Wreck
In the channel between Mualim and Jacquinot Point.

 
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