Hughes Reef

Hughes Reef is a low-tide elevation located in the Spratly Islands. China first took possession of the feature in 1988.
U.S. Board of Geographic Names: Hughes Reef
China: Dongmen Jiao, 东门礁
Philippines: McKennan Reef
Taiwan: Dongmen Reef, 東門礁
Vietnam: Đá Tư Nghĩa
Occupied by: China
Legal Status: Low-tide elevation
GPS: 9° 54' 30" N, 114° 29' 50" E
Total area of reclamation: 19 acres

Overview Images

April 4, 2022
April 4, 2022
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January 1, 2018
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September 30, 2017
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July 29, 2017
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June 15, 2017
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March 3, 2017
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September 24, 2016
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July 21, 2016
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January 21, 2016
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March 16, 2015
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January 26, 2015
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December 17, 2014
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September 25, 2014
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May 1, 2012
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February 7, 2010
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March 12, 2008

 

Detail Images

Hughes Reef detail
February 7, 2016
Hughes Reef detail
February 7, 2016
Hughes Reef detail
February 7, 2016
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February 7, 2016
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Aerial Photography (Spring 2015)
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Aerial Photography (Spring 2015)
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Aerial Photography (Spring 2015)
Hughes Reef detail
March 16, 2015
Hughes Reef detail
March 16, 2015
Hughes Reef detail
March 16, 2015
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December 17, 2014
Hughes Reef detail
December 17, 2014
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December 17, 2014
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September 25, 2014
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September 25, 2014
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February 7, 2010
Hughes Reef detail
February 7, 2010
Hughes Reef detail
March 12, 2008
Hughes Reef detail
March 12, 2008

 

Dredging Images

Hughes Reef
May 5, 2014
Hughes Reef detail
March 28, 2014
Hughes Reef detail
March 28, 2014
Hughes Reef detail
January 29, 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