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Fleet
Oct. 23, 1963
R.F. (D)
Makua Island (10)
(Chinaman hat)
Oct. 23, 1963
Made first visit on Oct. 27,
1963. Hulled to island from
[qualoa point], a distance of
0.3 mile. Field party consisted
of R. Fleet, K. Amerman, and
W. King.
Island is approx 0.10 by 0.13
miles in area, and is dominated
by a monolith or mesa-like or
butte-like rock that rises
to elevation of 205 feet. This
occupies the center of the
island and gives island
characteristic appearance from
which it derives its name.
This peak is lava rock, i
possibly the core of an old
volcano.
Principal veg. consists of
6 coconut palms, scowels,
prickly pear, etc. These will
be sampled later.
Fifteen immature Webpsteil
cobwebbing area found in
lummus (on one surface). All
but one were found in an
area about 50 feet in length