Palmyra: A Secluded Paradise in the Pacific?

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1. Captain Swale is credited for discovering Palmyra. In which year did he make is discovery? 1809 1798 1802 1815

2. Although Captain Swale is offically credited for discovering Palmyra, some people believe that the official credit should be given to another sea captain. What is the name of the other sea captain? Captain Bligh Captain Fanning Captain Smith Captain Mulia

3. In which ocean is Palmyra located? Answer: (Pacific or Atlantic (P or A))

4. Approximately how many miles from Hawaii is Palmyra? 990 miles 1047 miles 823 miles 791 miles

5. True or False: Palmyra is an atoll and not an island? True False

6. How many islets does the island of Palmyra have? 50 islets 75 islets 25 islets 60 islets

7. What is the exact geographic location of Palmyra? 5 162 W, 06 52 N 5 52 N, 162 06 W 20 10 N, 162 5 W 162 20 N, 250 08 W

8. What is the climate of the Pacific Ocean's Palmyra? Cold and rainy Dense fog and rain Hot and rainy Cold and dry

9. Palmyra is home to many different animals, one in particular is one of the world's most endangered sea creature. What is the name of this sea creature? Green Sea Turtle Hammerhead Shark Bottled-Nosed Dolphin Blue Whale

10. In 1816, a Spanish pirate ship loaded with gold and silver, which was taken from the Inca temples in Peru, was docked at Palmyra and was attacked by another sea-faring vessel. Because of this an all out war was waged. What is the name of the ship that was attacked? Esperanza Chimboraga Antares Halcyon