Interisland transportation is by boat or airplane. The name Vanuatu means “Our Land Forever” in many of the locally used Melanesian languages. One version tells of how the waters between Tukutuku and Retoka Island parted to allow the funeral party across. At that time, Pedro Ferdinand de Quiros “discovered” the largest island in Vanuatu group. It is then told how he was carried to Devil's Point, the entry to the underworld, and through the underwater caverns of Tukutuku to the nearby Island or Retoka (Hat Island) where he was interred. But the Coolidge would never let her troops return for their possessions. Lini was twice re- elected Prime Minister (1983 and 1987). The name ‘New Hebrides’ was given to the islands by Captain James Cook on his visit in 1774. By then these included not only measles and dysentery, but smallpox, influenza, pneumonia, scarlet fever, mumps, whooping cough and the simple, but often quite deadly, common cold.Traditional medicines when combined with a degree of genetic immunity, proved effective against endemic diseases, but had no impact on these new medical conditions. Vanuatu is an island archipelago which is located in the South Pacific Ocean. Fifty five minutes after the she was beached, the great vessel gave a shuddering lurch and slid backwards into the oily water, disappearing to her grave at the edge of the Segond Channel.As she sank, she rolled onto her Port side, taking with her two men who were never found.The loss of millions of dollars’ worth of equipment and the setback to the war effort were not large in the overall scheme of the War, but it was nevertheless a costly mistake.Still, such a costly mistake has turned Espiritu Santo into a Mecca for divers worldwide, as the Coolidge is the largest, most intact and accessible wreck of World War 2.Located only a few kilometres from Luganville, the second largest town in Vanuatu on the island of Espiritu Santo, the wreck lies only a few paces from the relatively calm shore. Well, look no further! Get exclusive access to content from our 1768 First Edition with your subscription.
European sailors visited it briefly and at long intervals from early in the 17th century.
So, without further ado, let's begin our exploration of Vanuatu's history with some facts about Vanuatu.
Retoka became known as the Island of the Dead and a ghost island.In 1967 a French archaeologist, Jose Garanger, offered to search for the grave of Roymata to determine if he was a real, or mythological figure.
With the idea of expanding into cattle production, planters began clearing jungle adjoining their properties. Except for evidence that suggests the islands of Vanuatu were first inhabited over 3000 years ago by Austronesians. Britain, at the time, was keen to de-colonise the islands, but France was opposed to the idea.Politics took a central role in the future of Vanuatu in 1970. This would be on of the only times of the Condominium that the French and British were not at odds with each other.With France under German rule, the French Ambassador was placed in a difficult position as there was no support structure of a functioning French government. Through sheer personal magnetism, Roymata, managed to unite the warring and cannibalistic tribes of the area into a unified, peaceful group in what are fondly 'remembered' as halcyon years.But sibling jealousy ended the life of this much revered man, when his brother shot a poison dart into his throat. Steven's men were armed with only bows and arrows yet they managed to hold Santo to ransom. They were left with little enough to rebuild their own nation and thus the New Hebridean economy staggered along under its hopelessly inadequate dual political system. For context, Vanuatu is quite close (in Pacific terms) to Australia. Get kids back-to-school ready with Expedition: Learn! Vanuatu or New Hebrides as it was known in the condominium days has been inhabited for over 4000 years was discovered by Europeans in May 1606 by the Spanish Explorer Captain, Pedro Fernandez de Quiros. Many of the islands of Vanuatu have been inhabited for thousands of years, the oldest archaeological evidence dates back to 2000 BC.
The archipelago gained independence on 30 July 1980 as Vanuatu and joined the Commonwealth.After independence, the VP remained in power for 11 years, under the leadership of Lini. Many of the islands of Vanuatu have been inhabited for thousands of years, the oldest archaeological evidence dates back to 2000 BC. It took time to convince them otherwise, but the stealthy nature of the American arrival was key in its defensive strategy against the seemingly unbeatable Japanese.Being at war, the Americans simply took over and built an entire infrastructure to support their introduced military population and the necessary equipment to wage a counter offensive. In the year of 1825, Sandalwood was discovered on one of Vanuatu’s islands – a useful resource for building at the time.Vanuatu was subjected to ‘blackbirding’ at the time of the mid-1800s. The typically generous Americans would also look at New Hebridean living conditions and provided clothes and beds, ice boxes and furniture where needed.The early 1940's were calm years for the native New Hebrideans. Major airports are located near Port-Vila, near Luganville on Espiritu Santo, and on the northwest side of Tanna. However, after 12 days of negotiations Donald Kalpokas (VP) and Lini (NUP) formed a coalition government.
New Hebrideans were astounded at the equality with which black and white military personnel were treated, so when they went to work for the Americans, they received respect and wages far in excess to anything they had ever experienced before. Captain Nelson ordered the now listing ship to be turned to the shore and run aground. This amazing diversity is a result of 4,000 years of sporadic immigration from many Pacific countries.
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