Etten is an island in Chuuk Lagoon (previously known as Truk Lagoon), in the Federated States of Micronesia. It is located 620 meters to the south of Dublon Island and has an area of 52 hectares. It is part of Tonoas (Dublon) municipality, and forms one of Dublon's 19 historical districts.[1]
This small island was bulldozed extensively by Japanese forces — who called it Takeshima[2] — during World War II to turn it into an airstrip.[3] There are remains of military buildings and wrecked aircraft on the island. Visitors can also climb Mount Uinku, which reaches a height of 61 meters.[4]
References edit
- ^ E. H. Bryan: Guide to Place Names in the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands. Honolulu 1971, p. 167
- ^ Hackett, Bob; Kingsepp, Sander (12 June 2010). "IJN Submarine I-175: Tabular Record of Movement". combinedfleet.com. Retrieved 6 May 2022.
- ^ "Eten Island (Etan)". Pacific Wrecks. Retrieved 2016-02-20.
- ^ "Eten Island – Micronesia | Tourist Spots Around the World". Touristspots.org. Retrieved 2016-02-20.
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