Tamatave

[ tah-mah-tahv, -muh- ]

noun

1. a seaport on E Madagascar.

Tamatave

/ tamatav /

noun

1. the former name (until 1979) of Toamasina

Example Sentences

M. Leon Humblot has told how he and his brother once entertained six guests at Tamatave; within twelve months he alone survived.

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In 1845, one English and two French men-of-war attacked Tamatave, but were repulsed with considerable losses.

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He was very sorry, but said if I could find any one going to Tamatave who would carry a Bible back to me, he would send one.

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The one native who showed honesty and courage in successfully opposing them at Tamatave the French subsequently executed.

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Sunday morning; once more on the way; one more stop, and then to Tamatave, our destination.

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