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There is also a St. Matthew Island in Alaska.


Matthew Island is a Disputed Territory located in the South Pacific Ocean . It is claimed by France and Vanuatu ( Tafea Province).

The island is a 177 meter high Stratovolcano located in 22.33 S, 171.32 E ()

Captain Thomas Gilbert on board the '' Charlotte '' discovered Matthew Island on 27th May 1788,
and named it after the owner of his ship.