Temoe Atoll
Geography
It is a small atoll (6.8 km long and 4.2 km wide) that belongs to the Gambier Islands in French Polynesia. The lagoon is completely enclosed by a reef and has a maximum depth of 23 metres.
Located 25 km southeast from Temoe lies the submerged reef known as the Banc du Portland. The bank is located in water of around 10 m in depth.
Other names: Timoe, Crescent Island
Location: 23°20′S 134°28′W, 37 km southeast from the Gambier Islands.
Area: 2.1 km2 (land area), 12 km2 (including lagoon)
Population: uninhabited
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History
Temoe was inhabited by Polynesians until 1838. There are ancient Polynesian archaeological remains, including temple (marae) that had been built before the atoll was discovered by Europeans.
1686 – The atoll was probably sighted by Edward Davis. But there is no historical proof of this fact.
1797 – James Wilson on the ship Duff in 1797 arrived at Temoe. He named it Crescent Island.
1838 - Christian missionaries moved all the inhabitants of Temoe to Mangareva to help in construction work.
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Source:
Pacific Islands Volume II Eastern Pacific Naval Intelligence Division 1943
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