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.
7°59′25″S 178°20′55″E / 7.9902°S 178.3487°E
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.
7°59′25″S 178°20′55″E / 7.9902°S 178.3487°E