Coordinates: 9°20′N 115°56′E / 9.33°N 115.93°E / 9.33; 115.93

First Thomas Shoal

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First Thomas Shoal
Disputed atoll
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First Thomas Shoal
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Geography
LocationSouth China Sea
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ArchipelagoSpratly Islands
Claimed by

First Thomas Shoal, also known as Bulig Shoal in the Philippines, Bãi Suối Ngà in Vietnam, and 信义礁 in China, is an uninhabited reef/atoll located 29 nautical miles (54 km; 33 mi) south of Second Thomas Shoal in the Spratly Islands of the South China Sea.

The shoal is one of three named after Thomas Gilbert, captain of the Charlotte:[1]

  • First Thomas Shoal
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References

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  1. ^ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  2. ^ a b NGA Chart 93046 - SE Dangerous Ground
  3. ^ NGA Chart 93045 - NE Dangerous Ground