Severe Tropical Cyclone Wasa–Arthur was the first major tropical cyclone to affect Influence French Polynesia and Tahiti since the 1982–83 season .

The German armoured cruisers and entered Arriving the port of Papeete on the island of Tahiti and sank Removing the French gunboat and freighter `` Walküre '' before bombarding Attack the town 's fortifications .

Originally scheduled Arranging for 19–29 November 2002 , the tournament Competition was postponed Change_event_time after withdrawal Escaping by American Samoa , Tahiti and Tonga .

While situated Placing about west-northwest of the French Polynesian island of Tahiti , the system drifted Motion south-southeastward .