Samoa


Samoa, previously known as Western Samoa until 1997, comprises nine 
islands in the South Pacific Ocean, of which the largest are Savai'i and 
Upolu. She achieved independence from New Zealand in 1962. Most of the 
population live on Upolu, where Apia, the capital, is located. The 
population is predominantly Polynesian and the official languages are 
Samoan and English. The islands cover an area of 1,133 sq mi (2,934 sq km) 
and are located south of Hawaii and north east of New Zealand.  The 
islands have a population of 219,509 (1997).  


Samoa

Where is Samoa? To find where Samoa is located in the South Pacific, 
just click on this link to the Map of Oceania and look up longitude 170°W
and latitude 10°S. 

Pacific Class Large Patrol Boat
Displacement (tons):	162 Full Load
Dimensions (feet):	103.3 x 26.6 x 6.9 (31.5 x 8.1 x 2.1m)
Propulsion:		2 x Caterpillar 3516TA diesels, 2,820 hp, 2 shafts
Max. Speed (knots):	20
Armament:		none
Complement:		17

No.	Name		Commissioned	Notes/Fate
--	Nafanua		19/3/88		Active, Apia

Note: Built as hull number 4 by Australian Shipbuilding Industries (WA)
Pty Ltd, for the Australian Government, as part of the South Pacific
Forum's Defence Co-operation Programme. 

LCU
Displacement (tons):	? Full Load
Dimensions (feet):	? x ? x ? (? x ? x ?m)
Propulsion:		?
Max. Speed (knots):	?
Armament:		none
Complement:		?

No.	Name		Commissioned	Notes/Fate
--	Lady Samoa II	28/7/88		Active, Apia

Note: Built by Yokohama Yacht Company, Japan.

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