Atuona Bay

Atuona Bay (French Baie d'Atuona or Baie Tahauku) is a small inlet on the north shore of Ta‘a ‘Oa (the Bay of Traitors), on the southern coast of Hiva ‘Oa. The bay is traditionally called Vevau in Marquesan.

Related Topics:
French - Ta‘a ‘Oa - Bay of Traitors - Hiva ‘Oa - Marquesan

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At the head of the bay lies Atuona, chief town of the southern Marquesas Islands.

Related Topics:
Atuona - Marquesas Islands

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Atuona Bay is separated from the excellent harbor of Taha Uku to its east, by a headland called Feki, and from westernmore extensions of Ta'a Oa by a small rock called Hanakee.

Related Topics:
Harbor - Taha Uku - Rock - Hanakee

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