Nukufetau
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Nukufetau is an atoll
that is part of the nation of Tuvalu
. The atoll was claimed by the US
under the Guano Islands Act
some time in the 19th century and was ceded in a treaty of friendship concluded in 1979 and coming into force in 1983. It has a population (2002 census) of 586 and consists of at least 33 isles:
The biggest island is Motulalo
. Savave
has a village. The junior school is Tutasi Primary School.
Arent Schuyler de Peyster, of New York, captain of the armed brigantine
or privateer
Rebecca, sailing under British colours, passed through the southern Tuvalu waters in May 1819 sighting Nukufetau. In 1820 the Russian explorer Mikhail Lazarev visited Nukufetau as commander of the Mirny.
The United States Exploring Expedition
under Charles Wilkes
visited Nukufetau in 1841.
Louis Becke
, who later became a writer, operated a store on Nukufetau from February 1881 to August 1881. Becke later wrote a story about a fishing expedition: The Fisher Folk Of Nukufetau
The population of Nukufetau from 1860-1900 is estimated to be 250 people.
, Prime Minister of Tuvalu
2002-2004, who represented Nukufetau in the Parliament of Tuvalu
for a number of years.
Atoll
An atoll is a coral island that encircles a lagoon partially or completely.- Usage :The word atoll comes from the Dhivehi word atholhu OED...
that is part of the nation of Tuvalu
Tuvalu
Tuvalu , formerly known as the Ellice Islands, is a Polynesian island nation located in the Pacific Ocean, midway between Hawaii and Australia. Its nearest neighbours are Kiribati, Nauru, Samoa and Fiji. It comprises four reef islands and five true atolls...
. The atoll was claimed by the US
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
under the Guano Islands Act
Guano Islands Act
The Guano Islands Act is federal legislation passed by the U.S. Congress, on August 18, 1856. It enables citizens of the U.S. to take possession of islands containing guano deposits. The islands can be located anywhere, so long as they are not occupied and not within the jurisdiction of other...
some time in the 19th century and was ceded in a treaty of friendship concluded in 1979 and coming into force in 1983. It has a population (2002 census) of 586 and consists of at least 33 isles:
- Faiava LasiFaiava Lasi-References:...
- FaleFale-References:...
- FunaotaFunaota-References:...
- Kongo Loto LafangaKongo Loto Lafanga-References:...
- LafangaLafanga-References:...
- MatanukulaelaeMatanukulaelae-References:...
- MotufetauMotufetau-References:...
- MotulaloMotulalo-References:...
- Motuloa (north of Nukufetau)Motuloa (north of Nukufetau)Motuloa is a very small island on the north of Nukufetau in Tuvalu. It is an oval with a length of 200 m, and lies between Teafuanonu and Teafuaniua .-References:...
- Motuloa (south of Nukufetau)Motuloa (south of Nukufetau)-References:...
- MotumuaMotumua-References:...
- NiualukaNiualuka-References:...
- NiuatuiNiuatui-References:...
- OuaOuaOua is an islet of Nukufetau, Tuvalu....
- SakaluaSakalua-References:...
- SavaveSavaveSavave is an islet of Nukufetau, Tuvalu. It is also the name of the small village on the island.-References:...
- TeafatuleTeafatule-References:...
- TeafuaniuaTeafuaniua-References:...
- TeafuanonuTeafuanonu-References:...
- TeafuoneTeafuone-References:...
- Temotuloto
- and at least 12 other islands
The biggest island is Motulalo
Motulalo
-References:...
. Savave
Savave
Savave is an islet of Nukufetau, Tuvalu. It is also the name of the small village on the island.-References:...
has a village. The junior school is Tutasi Primary School.
History
Brigantine
In sailing, a brigantine or hermaphrodite brig is a vessel with two masts, only the forward of which is square rigged.-Origins of the term:...
or privateer
Privateer
A privateer is a private person or ship authorized by a government by letters of marque to attack foreign shipping during wartime. Privateering was a way of mobilizing armed ships and sailors without having to spend public money or commit naval officers...
Rebecca, sailing under British colours, passed through the southern Tuvalu waters in May 1819 sighting Nukufetau. In 1820 the Russian explorer Mikhail Lazarev visited Nukufetau as commander of the Mirny.
The United States Exploring Expedition
United States Exploring Expedition
The United States Exploring Expedition was an exploring and surveying expedition of the Pacific Ocean and surrounding lands conducted by the United States from 1838 to 1842. The original appointed commanding officer was Commodore Thomas ap Catesby Jones. The voyage was authorized by Congress in...
under Charles Wilkes
Charles Wilkes
Charles Wilkes was an American naval officer and explorer. He led the United States Exploring Expedition, 1838-1842 and commanded the ship in the Trent Affair during the American Civil War...
visited Nukufetau in 1841.
Louis Becke
George Lewis Becke
George Lewis Becke was an Australian short-story writer and novelist.-Early life:Becke was born at Port Macquarie, New South Wales, son of Frederick Becke, Clerk of Petty Sessions and his wife Caroline Matilda, née Beilby. Both parents were born in England...
, who later became a writer, operated a store on Nukufetau from February 1881 to August 1881. Becke later wrote a story about a fishing expedition: The Fisher Folk Of Nukufetau
The population of Nukufetau from 1860-1900 is estimated to be 250 people.
Notable local person
A notable local person is Saufatu SopoangaSaufatu Sopoanga
The Rt Hon Saufatu Sopoanga is a political figure from the Pacific nation of Tuvalu. Sopoanga was the eighth Prime Minister and a foreign minister of Tuvalu.-Background:...
, Prime Minister of Tuvalu
Prime Minister of Tuvalu
The Prime Minister of Tuvalu is the head of government of Tuvalu. According to Tuvalu's constitution, the Prime Minister must always be a member of Parliament, and is elected by Parliament in a secret ballot. Because there are no political parties in Tuvalu, any member of Parliament can be...
2002-2004, who represented Nukufetau in the Parliament of Tuvalu
Parliament of Tuvalu
The Parliament of Tuvalu is the unicameral national legislature in Tuvalu.-History and political culture:...
for a number of years.