It was considered to be a part of main New Guinea until 1835, when between April 26 and May 9 the Dutch captains Langenberg, Kool and Banse sailed their schooners Postillon and Sireen through the narrow channels.
Considerouse que era parte da illa principal de Nova Guinea ata 1835, cando entre o 26 de abril e o 9 de maio os capitáns holandeses Langenberg, Kool e Banse navegaron coas súas goletas "Postillon" e "Sireen" a través das estreitas canles.