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Teremba Bay


Teremba Bay or Baie Teremba, formerly known as Uarai Bay, is a bay in southwestern New Caledonia. Moindou Bay lies to the west and Chanbeyron Bay lies to the southeast, separated by Lebris Island. The La Foa River enters the sea through a swampy area at Teremba Bay from the northeast. A notable fort, Fort Teremba, known as being a prison for deportees, lies opposite the river mouth.On July 12, 1922, France II ran aground on the reef in this bay.

Coordinates: 21°45′33″S 165°43′43″E / 21.75917°S 165.72861°E / -21.75917; 165.72861


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