Direction Island, Cocos (Keeling) Islands

For other uses, see Direction Island.

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

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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.

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