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| Location Lat 11° 11' 60S Long 153° 0' 0E Louisiade Archipelago borders the Solomon Sea to the north and the Coral Sea to the south. To the west is Milne Bay on the eastern tip of New Guinea. Also known as simply the "Louisiades". Prewar and during the Pacific War part of the South Eastern District in the Territory of Papua. Today located in Milne Bay Province in Papua New Guinea (PNG). Wartime History During the Battle of the Coral Sea between May 6, 1942 until May 10, 1942 the Louisiade Archipelago was at the center of the action, located between the Allied and Japanese forces. Deboyne Island Group was used by Japanese seaplanes and several aircraft ditched in the area. Rossel Island (Yela) Island furthest to the east in the chain Sudest Island (Vanatinai) Large island to the west of Rossel Misima Island Large island located to the north-east of of Deboyne Island Group Deboyne Island Group The Deboyne Island Group is located in the northern Louisiade Archipelago Contribute Information Do you have photos or additional information to add? Last Updated January 28, 2026 |
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