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	Luganville - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Luganville is the second largest city in the Republic of Vanuatu and is located on the island of Espiritu Santo.
		Luganville is one of Vanuatu's busiest ports, especially as a transshipment point for copra and cacao.
		This era in Luganville's history is evident in the military-constructed Quonset huts still scattered around town.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Luganville (162 words)

	Stelio Giovanni Interview Notes
		Luganville, built on the southeast corner of Espiritu Santo by the Americans when they occupied Vanuatu in 1942.
		The paper with the assigned course for entering Luganville harbour was lost (before or after the sailing orders were signed for by the ship's Captain, depending on which witness was testifying at the subsequent Court Martial.
		The Speedy Gas compound is on the eastern outskirts of Luganville.
	members.shaw.ca /scombs/wol_stnt.html (884 words)

	SetSail.com - the serious cruising sailor's website
		In 1942 she sailed into Luganville without benefit of a last minute dispatch informing her skipper of the route to take to avoid the mines protecting the harbor entrance.
		Today, the Coolidge is one of the most famous diveable wrecks in the world and we had the opportunity "drop in" and visit her three times while we were in Luganville.
		In addition to a lot of well preserved war artifacts, there remains some of the finery of a luxury cruise ship of that era, including some beautiful mosaic tile work and "The Lady," which is a porcelain bust of a lady and a unicorn.
	www.setsail.com /s_logs/backhus/george65.html (1613 words)

	Espiritu Santo - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Located at 15.39° S and 166.85° E in the Pacific Ocean, Espiritu Santo (Spanish: Holy Ghost) is the largest island in the nation of Vanuatu with a surface area of 3955.5 km² and belongs to the archipelago of the New Hebrides in the Pacific region of Melanesia.
		The town of Luganville, on Espiritu Santo's southeast coast, is Vanuatu's second-largest settlement.
		Roads run north and west from Luganville, but most of the island is far from the limited road network.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Espiritu_Santo (573 words)

	Lonely Planet World Guide \| Destination Vanuatu (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Luganville is a messy collection of corroded, corrugated iron WWII huts, ugly concrete slabs and rusting steel sea walls, with no decent beaches unless you like walking on coral the consistency of broken glass.
		Nevertheless Luganville is a good base for trips to the northern islands, such as Pentecost, Maewo and the Torres group.
		Luganville is the capital of Espiritu Santo Island, 260km (160mi) northwest of Port Vila.
	www.statraveluk.lonelyplanet.com /pacific/vanuatu (5071 words)

	Journal: Luganville, Espiritu Santo
		There isn't a very convenient dinghy landing spot at the heart of town and the anchorage can be exposed to and become rolly because of the predominant southeast winds which blow through the channel.
		Luganville was the base for US military during WWII, with hundreds of thousands of troops passing through the base during the war.
		Just before the US was going to pull out of Luganville, the French lowered their offer to pennies on the dollar thinking the US would have no option but to accept as it was not cost-effective to ship all of the equipment back to the US.
	www.svfelicity.com /journal/vanuatu6.htm (1298 words)

	Vanuatu News Port Vila Presse Online :: Public Report On The Unreasonable Delay By Luganville Municipal Council In ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Luganville Municipal Council formally terminate Mr Vora's employment.
		Luganville Municipal Council calculate the entitlements due to Mr Vora on his termination and pay them to him.
		Luganville Municipal Council apologise to Mr Vora for the unreasonable delay in finalising his termination.
	www.vanuatu.net.vu /cgi-bin/moxiebin/bm_tools.cgi?print=655;s=1_5;site=6 (1387 words)

	Espiritu Santo
		Luganville is the site of the wreck of the SS President Coolidge which sank in the harbor after hitting two US mines.
		During our week in Luganville, we had a chance to spend more time with our new friends G.B. and Sarah from the sailboat Djarrka and Ken and Kathy from Felicity.
		We also met two English medical students, Richard and Helen, who were working for a couple months at the local hospital and two honeymoon couples, Wayne and Kelley from Australia who were staying at the local resort, and Terry and Eleanor who were diving with us.
	www.oyster56.com /0310_santo.htm (1272 words)

	S/ V - High Drama - Log 16 - Vanuatu - page 12
		Luganville Harbor in Espiritu Santo is much quieter now.
		The Luganville Harbor and the surrounding area housed up to 100 ships, 650 aircraft, three bomber landing fields, two fighter airfields, three dry docks, one large enough to float a battleship, four hospitals, 43 movie houses, and up to 47,000 military personnel and another 15,000 civilian personnel.
		Earthen ammunition bunkers outside of Luganville support green tropical plants and are now used to store copra.
	www.sailhighdrama.com /hdlogs1/log16-vanuatu/log16-12.htm (507 words)

	Vanuatu Mission \| Prophet's Visit
		The Saints from Luganville had just enough money to pay their return sea fare and by flying by Air Vanuatu would have meant that they would had to find extra funds to return.
		They arrived in Luganville at around 10.00pm and they did not sleep and it was the same for the Saints in Santo.
		Port Vila District Presidency, the Luganville District President who had flown earlier, Elder and Sister Lamb, Elder and Sister Allan, and John Hart from the Church News and members in Port Vila were already present to welcome them.
	homepage.mac.com /dustin_e_johnson/Vanuatu/ProphetVisit.html (1681 words)

	Luganville - P&O Cruises Australia
		Luganville is a major export centre and the quayside bustles activity.
		One of the typical sights you see is locals unloading sacks of copra that are crammed into towering piles in the copra sheds, filling the whole quayside with a distinctive ‘coconut’ aroma.
		Luganville has some local bars, restaurants, general stores and the Women’s Market, selling handicrafts from all over Espirito Santo.
	www.pocruises.co.nz /html/luganville.cfm (164 words)

	Sailing from the Solomon Islands to Vanuatu on the cruising yacht Watermelon.
		At that speed and in the deteriorating sea conditions, we were going to be 60 miles southwest of Luganville in the morning with two tired sailors trying to get back, so we hove to with the main reefed down to miniscule size.
		The books say Luganville is a terrible anchorage in these conditions, and so we went back the way we came, up to the southwestern end of Santo to try Lisburne Anchorage noted on the charts that might afford some shelter and give us some rest.
		Sitting here, in Luganville, we’re looking at shipping wharves and docks built by the Americans in WW II - 55 years or so ago - and they’re old, getting a bit shabby, but they are in good repair, still commercially functional, and clean.
	www.cruiser.co.za /hostmelon51.asp (2346 words)

	espiritu santo aore ocean swim 2005
		Indeed, we were told, Luganville, the capital of Santo, was barely more than a couple of sheds before the Yanks moved in in the early 40s, dotting the countryside with airstrips - some for fighters, some for bombers – and villages of soldiers and sailors.
		Anyway, Segond Channel, Luganville, the south-eastern corner of Santo is a region steeped in military history.
		“A novice swimmer from Luganville” is a tautology, of course.
	www.oceanswims.com /oceania/aorerep05.html (8261 words)

	ALLAN POWERS DIVE TOURS
		Luganville is not the kind of town I’d advise you to go on a family holiday to.
		In 1942 she was commissioned by the US Army to carry troops and freight, and at the time of her sinking she was carrying 5150 troops and 290 crew.
		It was a great photo opportunity – with the highlight being Deb demonstrating the use of a male bedpan, resulting in complete hysteria from Dylan, G and me, and she wonders why we were all low on air at the end!!
	www.guccidiver.com /Luganville.htm (1417 words)

	Vanuatu Espititu Santo Island
		In Luganville, the second biggest town in Vanuatu, there is a quieter pace of life.
		This is a country town in many ways but there are good accommodations, reasonably priced, mainly Chinese restaurants, and interesting general stores, banks and government service buildings.
		There is a Melanesian-style bungalow for visitors to stay in near famous "Champagne Beach" in the north, and year-round one to 10 day guided history and nature walks are available.
	www.vanuatu.net.vu /santo.html (522 words)

	Vanuatu Missions
		Our purpose for working in Luganville was to encourage them to begin meeting regularly and to evangelize so as to convert others.
		With regard to the work that was done in the town of Luganville, there are some things that we would do differently if we had it to do over, but that is true with almost any work that is done.
		Being there during the time of their Independence may have hurt the attendance at our evening Bible studies, because there were activities in the park for everyone each night But, we did make several very good contacts and some people are very close to obeying the gospel.
	www.bvbid.org /Vanuatu.htm (2761 words)

	Peace Corps Vanuatu - Bryan Roosien (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Luganville can be reached by a 45-minute flight from Port Vila.
		Right now I mostly just follow along and help out with what they are doing, but I am trying to convince them to bring up a computer to the station so that they can record their data electronically and back it up in a number of places.
		Cattle are often sold to buyers in Luganvile; however one must have 6 export quality animals for a truck to be sent for their transport.
	peacecorps.mtu.edu /Roosien.html (3823 words)

	Travelocity Guides (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Luganville is the capital of Espiritu Santo Island, 260km (160mi) north-west of Port Vila.
		When the South-East Trade Winds are blowing in the far north of the archipelago the surf is up in the Torres Islands, and even if it's not, the brilliant white beaches are still worth a laze.
		Reach Maewo by air from Luganville or on the Aloara, that sails from Vila and Luganville.
	www.travelocity.com /TEU_destPrint/0,4191,TCYUK\|175,00.html; (5206 words)

	Vatthe Lodge, Santo, Vanuatu – accommodation, conservation, birding, bushwalking, ecotourism
		Chartered transport from Luganville to Matantas costs 6000 Vatu one way which is expensive if you are only one or two.
		The Sara bus generally leaves Luganville around 1600H on weekdays and the fare to Sara is 300 Vatu.
		There are a few trucks that collect copra from the beach at Matantas (eg Nisah 2 Co-op truck) but they're hard to catch in Luganville.
	www.positiveearth.org /bungalows/SANMA/vatthe_lodge.htm (669 words)

	Bougainville Resort, Hotel in Luganville on Espiritu Santo in Vanuatu
		The best way to appreciate the relaxed Melanesian way of life is to spend time on one of the outlying islands.
		Bougainville Resort lies on the island of Espiritu Santo, on the waters' edge about six kilometres from the town of Luganville.
		Blending into six acres of tropical gardens, this low key resort offers the traditional charm of the old estate villa with 18 light and airy hexagonal fares all with ceiling fans and ocean views.
	www.pacificislandtravel.com /vanuatu/hotels/bougainville_resort.html (359 words)

	MSN Encarta - Vanuatu
		Besides the capital of Port-Vila, the only other urban area in Vanuatu is Luganville on Espiritu Santo.
		Vanuatu’s other urban area, Luganville, is a simpler community with far fewer Western characteristics.
		Several shipping lines provide frequent service to Port-Vila and Luganville, and small vessels shuttle among the islands.
	encarta.msn.com /encyclopedia_761576920/Vanuatu.html (1293 words)

	BirdForum - Vanuatu Trip Report
		One of the most regularly seen species (along with the next species), first seen on Iririki and in Luganville and then in virtually all habitats flying to within ten centimetres of the ground.
		After struggling to see this species on Mt. Lewis in far north Queensland, it was very strange to see two flocks (totalling about 25 birds and including juveniles) of the subspecies cyanofrons feeding on Mele Golf Course on the fairways and in Casuarina trees.
		By far the commonest finch on Santo (contra Doughty et al.) this introduced species was seen in Luganville and in roadside vegetation as far north as Loru.
	www.birdforum.net /showthread.php?t=14286 (2571 words)

	Infrastructure
		The ports in Port Vila and Luganville are good quality and well equipped and they are professionally manned by trained Ni-Vanuatu staff.
		The airport at Luganville can accept aircraft up to 737-800 and could be extended for any aircraft as it was originally a bomber airfield in WWII.
		Water in Luganville is provided by the Municipal council and water in Port Vila is provided by Unelco.
	www.santotoday.com /vanuatuinvesting/infrastructure.htm (517 words)

	Luganville Hostels, Vanuatu Hostels, Online Booking, Reservations, Backpackers, Hostels, Accommodation, Luganville, ...
		The Global Explorer is proud to offer you a secure online booking environment for a select number of hostels in Luganville, Vanuatu.
		From here you will be able to check availability and make a secure hostel reservation for when you arrive in Vanuatu.
		A great place to stay for budget accomodation also offering a shop on the ground floor with a wide choice of clothing at the very best price.
	www.theglobalexplorer.com /vanuatu/hostels/luganville.htm (207 words)

	Bethel Church & Ministries (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		She is a Christian, part of a Bible-believing and preaching church in Luganville that we visited on Sunday.
		But God is working and we have been encouraged to see a number of ni-Van understanding their freedom in Christ and living for the Lord.
		Our main goals in coming here for these months were: to soak up like sponges the culture of Luganville and greater Santo area, to begin learning to communicate in Bislama and to work intimately with the FIA team as they lay foundations for ministry to the ni-Van people.
	www.bethelweb.org /Missions/widups/lifeinluganville.htm (806 words)

	ADB Approves Loan and Technical Assistance Grant to Vanuatu for Urban Infrastructure Project - ADB.org (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Living conditions in Port Vila and Luganville, the two main urban areas of Vanuatu, will be substantially improved with the help of a US$10 million concessional loan from the Asian Development Bank approved today for the Urban Infrastructure Project.
		The Bank loan of SDR 6.913 million (US$10 million equivalent) from the Special Funds Resources has a repayment period of 40 years, including a grace period of 10 years, and carries a service charge of 1 per cent per annum.
		Port Vila's population, estimated at 28,000, has doubled over the past 13 years, and a similar increase is taking place in Luganville.
	www.adb.org /Documents/News/1996/nr1996075.asp (260 words)

	Vanuatu
		Even with notice, there is no out-of-hours check-in at Luganville, Santo, the second most popular port of entry after Vila.
		Tanna: It is still possible, as of this writing, to check in or out at Tanna, a southerly island famous for its live volcanoes, but one must arrange in advance to fly officials from Efate to Tanna to do so.
		This resort and Luganville have the primary dive shops for diving the famous Coolidge wreck, which cannot legally be dived without a guide.
	www.heartsong3.com /vanuatu.htm (1169 words)

	Pro-West Papua march held in Luganville, Vanuatu (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Youths, chiefs, church leaders, women and children followed with the police at their tail, waving banners bearing pro-independence and anti-colonial slogans, echoing the cries for an independent West Papua.
		Chants of "stop colonialism, capitalism and imperialism" and "Free West Papua" reverberated through the northern town from Alice Store to the Unity Park, where the Morning Star was hoisted alongside the national flag, Sanma provincial flag and the Luganville municipality flag.
		The march ends a week-long "Free West Papua" awareness campaign throughout the island of Espiritu Santo and the launching of the national Free West Papua awareness campaign by the lord mayor of Luganville.
	www.unpo.org /news_detail.php?arg=56&par=329 (733 words)

	Noonsite: Luganville (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		There are a couple of private clinics in Luganville and one hospital.
		There is a ferry service across to Luganville at 250 vatu per person.
		The numerous stores along Luganville's main street all look basically the same from the storefronts, but every one sells different items and the curious shopper will be likely to find interesting items.
	www.noonsite.com /Countries/Vanuatu/Luganville?rc=ShoreServices (632 words)

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