Cornwallis Overview

Cornwallis South Reef

Cornwallis South Reef is a low-tide elevation located in the Spratly Islands that hosts between two and four outposts. Vietnam first took possession of the feature in 1988.
U.S. Board of Geographic Names: Cornwallis South Reef
China: Nanhua Jiao, 南华礁
Philippines: Osmeña Reef
Taiwan: Nanhua Jiao, 南華礁
Vietnam: Đá Núi Le
Occupied by: Vietnam
Legal Status: Low-tide elevation
GPS: 8° 42' 44" N, 114° 11' 1" E
Total area of reclamation: 4.17 acres

Overview Images

Cornwallis Overview
Cornwallis Reef Overview

 

Cornwallis Reef 1

January 3, 2022
January 3, 2022
Cornwallis 1
January 6, 2018
Cornwallis 1
May 20, 2016

 

Cornwallis Reef 2

Cornwallis 2
January 6, 2018

 

Cornwallis Reef 3

Cornwallis 3
January 6, 2018
Cornwallis 3
August 18, 2015

 

Cornwallis Reef 4

Cornwallis 4
January 6, 2018
Cornwallis 4
January 18, 2016
Cornwallis 4
August 18, 2015

Analysis of Outpost

Vietnam Builds Up its Remote Outposts
Vietnam’s Island Building: Double-Standard or Drop in the Bucket?
Washed Away