Sakalua

Sakalua is an islet of Nukufetau, Tuvalu.^[1] In the 19th century whalers established a shore camp on Sakalua where coal was used to melt down the whale blubber.^[2] The islet has been known as 'Coal Island'.^[3]

The island has a large colony of terns.

^ Map of Nukufetau Atoll. Tuvaluislands.com.
^ Simati Faanin (1983). "Chapter 16 – Travellers and Workers". In Laracy, Hugh (ed.). Tuvalu: A History. Institute of Pacific Studies, University of the South Pacific and Government of Tuvalu. p. 122.
^ British Admiralty Nautical Chart 766 Ellice Islands (1893 ed.). United Kingdom Hydrographic Office (UKHO). 21 March 1872.

[TIN-1] Map of Nukufetau Atoll. Tuvaluislands.com.

[TAH16-2] Simati Faanin (1983). "Chapter 16 – Travellers and Workers". In Laracy, Hugh (ed.). Tuvalu: A History. Institute of Pacific Studies, University of the South Pacific and Government of Tuvalu. p. 122.

[ANCn-3] British Admiralty Nautical Chart 766 Ellice Islands (1893 ed.). United Kingdom Hydrographic Office (UKHO). 21 March 1872.

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