Direction Island, Cocos (Keeling) Islands

Direction Island (12°05′16″S 096°52′55″E) is located in the Cocos (Keeling) Islands group.[1][2] It is the northeasternmost of the South Keeling Islands.

For other uses, see Direction Island.

Map of Cocos (Keeling) Islands in the Indian Ocean

A slipway and tank associated with the flying boat and sea rescue presence on the island in the early twentieth century are listed on the Australian Commonwealth Heritage List.[3]

References
  1. Gazetteer of Australia (1996). Belconnen, ACT: Australian Surveying and Land Information Group.
  2. "Place names of Australia". Geoscience Australia. 2004.
  3. "Slipway and Tank (Place ID 105221)". Australian Heritage Database. Department of the Environment. Retrieved 15 May 2019.


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