Location
Bay and village located on the eastern coast of East New Britain. Also known as Rugen Harbor.

A prewar coconut plantation existed at this location. During the war, it was occupied by the Japanese, who emplaced a gun on on the ridge and maintained a small garrison in the area.

Gordon Manuel writes in 70,000 to One:
"They (the Japanese) were always looking for native canoes for fishing or for trips across Put Put Bay. The Japs stationed at Put Put often came over to our side of the bay in a motor boat."

Induna Island
Small island along the New Britain coast, to the south of Put Put.

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Last Updated
October 1, 2009