Relics of World War II
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Port
Luganville, Vanuatu
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Activity Level
Moderate
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At
$99
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 2½ Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
Espiritu Santo was a naval harbour, military supply, and support base for 100,000 allied troops. At the end of the war, US forces abandoned the island leaving a large amount of equipment that remain as fascinating relics. Visit BP Wharf, built to support the navy’s large vessels, and now home to yachts and other marine craft. Stop at a lookout point with views over Segond Chanel, Tutuba and Aore Islands. Your guide will point out the position of the submarine nets and the sea mines that sunk the SS President Coolidge. Visit Euart’s Memorial, named for Capt. Elwood Euart who sacrificed his life saving men on the SS President Coolidge. Finally, thousands of tons of military equipment were abandoned in the ocean by the US military at Million Dollar Point. Today, it is a popular dive site teeming with coral-encrusted equipment scattered across the ocean floor.
Notes:
Bring insect repellent. Sightings of some memorabilia is dependent on the tide. Wear comfortable walking shoes. Shade is limited; to avoid sunburn, wear light, long clothing suitable for use as a cover-up. Bring a hat and sunglasses; wear biodegradable/reef-safe sunscreen. Bring bottled water.