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Vân Phong Bay

Coordinates: 12°40′N 109°17′E / 12.66°N 109.28°E / 12.66; 109.28
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Vân Phong Bay is a scenic area in Khánh Hòa Province, Vietnam. It is one of 21 Vietnam National Tourist Areas.[1]

On April 26 1905 the Russian fleet on the way to Battle of Tsushima anchored in the bay. [2] Thirteen days later they were ordered to leave the bay by the French authorities after which they continued to leave and enter the bay until they were met by a fleet under Nikolai Nebogatov on May 9th.[2][3] The combined fleets left for good on May 14.[3]

The area is the site of the planned Vân Phong Port.

References

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  1. ^ Lonely Planet Vietnam Lonely Planet, Iain Stewart, Brett Atkinson - 2012 "For something a little different, consider a farflung boat trip to beautiful Van Phong Bay. The two-hour drive puts many off, but this trip takes in remote and secluded beaches and bays far from the tourist ..."
  2. ^ a b Pleshakov, Constantine (2002). The Tsar's Last Armada. Perseus Press. p. 230-231. ISBN 1-903985-31-5.
  3. ^ a b Pleshakov, Constantine (2002). The Tsar's Last Armada. Perseus Press. p. 244-245. ISBN 1-903985-31-5.

12°40′N 109°17′E / 12.66°N 109.28°E / 12.66; 109.28