Gaven Reefs

Gaven Reefs is a rock located in the Spratly Islands. China first took possession of the feature in 1988.
U.S. Board of Geographic Names: Gaven Reefs
China: Nanxun Jiao, 南薰礁
Philippines: Burgos Reefs
Taiwan: Nanxun Reef, 南薰礁
Vietnam: Đá Ga Ven
Occupied by: China
Legal Status: Rock
GPS: 10° 12' 24" N, 114° 13' 25" E
Total area of reclamation: 34 acres

Overview Images

June 4, 2022
June 4, 2022
Gaven blue tent 4-2-21 WM
Gaven Reef
November 24, 2017
Gaven Reef
September 27, 2017
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June 22, 2017
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January 25, 2017
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November 17, 2016
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September 3, 2016
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July 24, 2016
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April 17, 2016
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February 2, 2016
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January 26, 2015
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February 18, 2014
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March 17, 2015
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October 20, 2014
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September 1, 2007

 

Detail Images

Gaven Reef
Aerial Photography (Spring 2015)
Gaven Reef
Aerial Photography (Spring 2015)
Gaven Reef Detailed
February 12, 2016
Gaven Reef Detailed
February 12, 2016
Gaven Reef Detailed
February 12, 2016
Gaven Reef Detailed
February 12, 2016
Gaven Reef Detailed
March 17, 2015
Gaven Reef Detailed
March 17, 2015
Gaven Reef Detailed
October 20, 2014
Gaven Reef Detailed
October 20, 2014
Gaven Reef Detailed
February 27, 2009
Gaven Reef Detailed
February 27, 2009
Gaven Reef Detailed
September 1, 2007

 

Dredging Images

Gaven Reef
August 23, 2014
Gaven Reef Detailed
August 23, 2014
Gaven Reef Detailed
August 23, 2014

Analysis of Outpost

Comparing Aerial and Satellite Images of China’s Spratly Outposts
China’s New Spratly Island Defenses
Another Piece of the Puzzle
Judgment Day: The South China Sea Tribunal Issues Its Ruling