Pearson Overview

Pearson Reef

Pearson Reef is a rock located in the Spratly Islands. In addition to the main feature, there is one outpost constructed on the fringing reef. Vietnam first took possession of the feature in 1978.
U.S. Board of Geographic Names: Pearson Reef
China: Bisheng Jiao, 毕生礁
Philippines: Hizon Reef
Taiwan: Bisheng Dao, 畢生島
Vietnam: Đảo Phan Vinh
Occupied by: Pearson Reef
Legal Status: Rock
GPS: 8° 57' 27" N, 113° 40' 57" E
Total area of reclamation: 6.03 acres

Overview Image

Pearson Overview
Pearson Overview

 

Pearson Reef 1

Pearson Reef 1
August 1, 2025
October 27, 2023
October 27, 2023
Pearson Reef, February 11, 2022
June 24, 2020
June 24, 2020
Pearson 1
May 16, 2017
Pearson 1
December 17, 2016
Pearson 1
March 2, 2016
Pearson 1
August 5, 2014

 

Pearson Reef 2

Pearson Reef 2
July 30, 2025
Pearson Reef 2
September 29, 2024
Pearson Reef 2
May 12, 2024
Pearson Reef 2
May 16, 2017

 

Analysis of Outpost

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