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Sighting of Arorae Atoll
- When
- 1809
- Where
- Arorae Atoll
Captain John Patterson sighted Arorae Atoll in 1809, naming it Hope Island. The exact date is sourced from legacy data, while the year is confirmed by passages.
Captain John Patterson of the British vessel Elizabeth sighted Arorae in 1809. The atoll was called Hope Island. The specific date of 9 November is not explicitly stated in the provided passages, only the year 1809. Arorae is the southernmost atoll in the Gilbert Islands.
Sources
- Arorae Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-13
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