#kingmanreef

An isolated seascape perspective taken on Kingman Reef in the centre of the Pacific Ocean. Claimed as a US territory under the Guano Islands Act of 1856 under the name Danger Reef, it was briefly used as a refueling station for flying boats by Pan American Airways.

This photo was taken on October 19th, 2003 and shows a portion of the 3 hectares of land which make up the above water part of the reef.

6° 23′ 0″ N, 162° 25′ 0″ W

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