Tuvalu


Tuvalu, is a member nation of the Commonwealth of Nations and the 
Pacific Forum.  It consists of nine low coral atolls, formerly known as 
the Ellice (or Lagoon) Islands, scattered over the South Pacific Ocean. 
These atolls cover an area of just 26 sq km (10 sq mi). The capital of
Fongafale, is located on the island of Funafuti. Tuvalu's population of 
10,991 (July, 2001) is predominantly Polynesian (96%). The nine yellow 
five-pointed stars on Tuvalu's flag symbolise the nine islands.


Tuvalu

Where is Tuvalu? To find where Tuvalu is located in the South Pacific, 
just click on this link to the Map of Oceania and look up longitude 178°E 
and latitude 8°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
--	Te Mataili	8/10/94		Active.

Note: Built as hull number 18 by Australian Shipbuilding Industries (WA)
Pty Ltd, for the Australian Government, as part of the South Pacific
Forum's Defence Co-operation Programme. This vessel is operated by the 
Tuvaluan Police Forces Maritime Surveillance Unit. It is due for a Life 
of Type Extension (LOTE) in Australia around 2009. 

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Terry M. Walsh,
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