Maravovo (or alternatively Marovovo) is a village on the northwest coast of Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands. It is located 57.6 kilometres (35.8 mi) by road northwest of Honiara.[1] Mangakiki is in close proximity to Maravovo. The population is reportedly entirely Anglican.[2]

Maravovo
Village
Maravovo is located in Guadalcanal
Maravovo
Maravovo
Location in Guadalcanal
Coordinates: 9°17′00″S 159°38′00″E / 9.28333°S 159.63333°E / -9.28333; 159.63333
Country Solomon Islands
ProvinceGuadalcanal
IslandGuadalcanal
Time zoneUTC+11 (UTC)

On 7 October 1942, during the Guadalcanal campaign, the Japanese established a small midget submarine base there. On 7 February 1943, when the first American troops reached the area, they only encountered slight resistance, and found that most of the Japanese had already been evacuated during Operation Ke.[3]

The wreck of one of the midget submarines still lies underwater[4] in the bay facing the village.

Notable people

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References

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  1. ^ Maps (Map). Google Maps.
  2. ^ Ryniker, David C (1991). Kastom, Stories and Christianity in the Solomon Islands. Wichita State University. p. 20. Retrieved 12 April 2024 – via Google Books.
  3. ^ Wheelan, Joseph (2017). Midnight in the Pacific: Guadalcanal -- The World War II Battle That Turned the Tide of War. Hachette Books. ISBN 978-0-306-82460-9. Retrieved 12 April 2024 – via Google Books.
    - "Maravovo (Marovovo) Guadalcanal Province, Solomon Islands". Pacific Wrecks. Retrieved 13 December 2021.
    - "Midget Submarines in the Solomon Islands 1942". Imperial Japanese Navy Page.
  4. ^ "HA-11 Type A Midget Submarine". Retrieved 12 April 2024.