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    Anwek River West New Britain Province Papua New Guinea
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USAAF Sept 9, 1943
Location
The Anwek River is located on the southern coast of West New Britain Province in Papua New Guinea (PNG). The mouth of the river is roughly 35 yards wide and located to the east of Gasmata and south of Ring Ring village.

Wartime History
On March 17, 1943 PT-143 entered Anwek River and destroyed two barges and met no resistance.

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Last Updated
March 16, 2022

 

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