Etymology

Duff Islands

Today it means: A small island group lying to the northeast of the Santa Cruz Islands in the Solomon Islands province of Temotu. Full definition →

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The story

Named after the missionary ship Duff, captained by James Wilson, which reached them in 1797.

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