Map of Cocos (Keeling) Islands in the Indian Ocean

Direction Island is located in the Cocos (Keeling) Islands group.[1][2] It is the northeasternmost of the South Keeling Islands.

A slipway and tank associated with the flying boat and sea rescue presence on the island in the early twentieth century are listed on the Australian Commonwealth Heritage List.[3]

References

  1. ↑ Gazetteer of Australia (1996). Belconnen, ACT: Australian Surveying and Land Information Group.
  2. ↑ "Place names of Australia". Geoscience Australia. 2004.
  3. ↑ "Slipway and Tank (Place ID 105221)". Australian Heritage Database. Australian Government. Retrieved 15 May 2019.


12°05′16″S 096°52′55″E / 12.08778°S 96.88194°E / -12.08778; 96.88194

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