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Location Lat 8° 25' 0S Long 146° 16' 0E Iokea is a coastal village on the southern coast of New Guinea in Gulf Province in Papua New Guinea. Also known as "Jokea" or "Lokea". Located near the provincial border between Gulf Province and Central Province roughly eighty miles to the east is Port Moresby. To the south is Sarota. Prewar In 1883, London Missionary Society (LMS) Reverend James Chalmers arrived at this location to conduct missionary activities. Afterwards, the Iokea area was renamed "Port Chalmers" in honor of Rev. James Chalmers. During the Pacific War, still known by this name. London Missionary Society Church Church built by the London Missionary Society (LMS). Outside is a pillar with a brass plaque that reads: "To commemorate the landing of Tamate - Rev. James Chalmers Oct 8, 1883." London Missionary Society House Missionary home, abandoned. Iokea Airport Built postwar disused today. A-20G-20-DO Havoc Serial Number 42-86778 Pilot Short ditched March 12, 1944 Contribute
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