Poluwat

Alei in the west and Polowat in the east, the two largest islands of the atoll, have breadfruit trees at the middle and coconut palms along the shores.

Polowat Atoll and specifically Alei Island are the westernmost land features of Chuuk state.

[3] elevation 7 feet (2.1 m) It was discovered by Spanish naval officer Juan Antonio de Ibargoitia commanding the vessel Filipino on 7 April 1801.

[7] Japanese defense bunkers from the years leading up to World War II and a white concrete lighthouse tower, 40 meters high, stand on the northwest end of Alei.

There are also many Japanese relics from World War II on Alei, including a beached ship that was attacked by American aircraft.

NASA picture of Poluwat Atoll.