PT109 and Kennedy Island: A Heroic WWII Tale - Conservation News

John F. Kennedy’s Legendary Swim and the Annual Marathon

Honouring Courage and History in the Solomon Islands

In August 1943, Lt. John F. Kennedy famously led his PT109 crew to safety after their patrol boat was sunk in Blackett Strait. His epic swim to Kennedy Island is celebrated annually with the PT109 Swim Marathon, attracting participants from around the world. This event honors both Kennedy’s bravery and the enduring historical significance of the Solomon Islands’ wartime past.

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