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110 Sector 10. Coasts of Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina—Rt Bat to Rt Movar10.3 Otok Sipan (42˚44'N., 17˚53'E.), lying close NW ofOtoc Lopud, is the largest and most populated island of thechain. It rises to a height of 234m at the N end and a prominentconical hill, 224m high, stands 2 miles NW of the SE extremity.Ruda, a bush-covered islet, lies 0.5 mile SE of the NE extremityof the island and Misnjak, a small islet, 13m high, liesclose off the NW extremity. A light is shown from Rt Tiha atthe NW side of the island.10.3 Lopudska Vrata, a channel, leads between Otoc Lopud andOtoc Sipan. It is deep and sheltered from NW winds.10.3 Otocic Sveti Andrija (42˚39'N., 17˚57'E.), the outer islet ofthe chain, lies 2.3 miles SW of the NW extremity of OtokKolocep. This islet is covered with vegetation, is precipitous onits SW side, and is surmounted by a convent. A main light isshown from a prominent structure, 17m high, standing at theNW side of the islet.10.3 Otoc Jakljan (42˚45'N., 17˚48'E.), fronted by islets on its Nside, lies close NW of the SW extremity of Otoc Sipan. Awhite stony peak, 225m high, stands near the center of this islandand is conspicuous from seaward.10.3 Otoc Olipa (42˚46'N., 17˚47'E.), 206m high, lies with its SEside 0.5 mile NW of the NW extremity of Otoc Jakljan. Thisisland is rocky and partly wooded. A light is shown from aprominent tower, 11m high, standing on the S extremity.10.3 Veliki Vratnik, a channel, leads between Otoc Jakljan and OtocOlipa. A strong current usually sets W through this channel.10.3 Caution.—Several submarine cables, which may best beseen on the chart, extend between the islands and islets in theabove chain.10.3 A prohibited area, which may best be seen on the chart,extends up to 0.3 mile seaward from the SW side of OtocSipan.10.4 Kolocepski Kanal (42˚42'N., 17˚58'E.) extends NWfrom the vicinity of Rt Bat and leads between the mainlandcoast and the above-described chain of islands. This channel iseasy to enter at all seasons and provides good anchoragealmost throughout its entire length because of the protectionfrom the NE and SW. Entrance into the channel can be made atthe S end, by Veliki Vrata, in the middle, by Lopudska Vrata,or at the N end by Veliki Vratnik.10.4 Luka Slano (42˚47'N., 17˚53'E.), entered at the NW end ofKolocepski Kanal, is a nearly landlocked inlet which providesprotection from S winds. Anchorage can be taken, in a depth of11m, near the head. The town of Slano is situated at the head ofthe inlet and is fronted by a quay suitable for small craft. Vesselscan also anchor off the entrance, in a depth of 50m, about0.2 mile SW of the SE entrance point.10.4 Poluotok Peljesa (42˚53'N., 17˚33'E.), an extensivepeninsula, projects 38 miles NW from a point on the mainlandat the N end of Kolocepski Kanal, 2 miles NE of Otoc Olipa. Itconsists of two parallel mountain ranges, separated by a conspicuoussaddle, with the greatest heights being in the NWpart. Sveti Ilija, the summit, is 961m high and stands 7 miles Wof Rt Osicac, the SW extremity of the peninsula.10.4 Rt Lovisce (43˚03'N., 17˚00'E.), the NW extremity of thepeninsula, is covered with shrubs. A main light is shown froma prominent tower, 9m high, standing on the point.10.4 Stonski Kanal (42˚47'N., 17˚47'E.), a deep inlet, indents theSE end of Poluotok Peljesac at the NW end of KolocepskiKanal. Its shore rises rapidly on each side and providesprotection from NE and SW winds. The village of Brocej issituated on the S shore 3.8 miles within the entrance. It isfronted by several small craft piers. A narrow channel leads 1mile NW to the village of Ston at the head of the inlet. It ismarked by lighted beacons and is dredged to a depth of 2.5m.A quay, used by small coasters, is situated at Ston.10.4 Large vessels can anchor within Stonski Kanal, in a depth of38m, mud, about 2 miles NE of Rt Grbljava, the E entrancepoint. Smaller vessels can anchor, in a depth of 22m, mud, underthe NE shore about 0.6 mile ESE of Broce.10.4 Caution.—Vessels over 500 grt and all vessels carryingdangerous substances or which are not declared gas free areprohibited from navigating through Kolocepski Kanal. In exceptionalcircumstances and with a pilot, vessels carrying oil maynavigate in the channel between 1 October and 31 March withprior permission.Off-lying Channels and Islands10.5 Otok Mljet (42˚43'N., 17˚40'E.) lies with Rt Gruj, itsSE extremity, located 3.5 miles S of the E end of PoluotokPeljesac. This island extends 20 miles WNW and consists of achain of wooded hills with a deep depression lying about 6miles from its SE end. The N side of this island is generallycultivated but the S shore is rocky and barren. Veliki Grad,514m high, is the summit of the island and rises near thecenter. Anchorage can be taken by vessels with local knowledgewithin several inlets along the coasts which are frontedand sheltered by small islets.10.5 Caution.—Navigation is prohibited within 500m of Rt Gruj.10.6 Mljetski Kanal (42˚47'N., 17˚35'E.) leads betweenOtok Mljet and Poluotok Peljesac. It is clear, free of dangers,and of easy access. The NE shore of the channel is high and ofa whitish aspect with scattered patches of brush. It is backed bymountains which rise directly above it.10.6 Otocic Lirica (42˚53'N., 17˚26'E.) lies close off Rt Prezdra,the NW entrance point of Mljetski Kanal. This small islet is27m high and a light is shown from a prominent tower, 14mhigh, standing on its W end.10.6 Zaton Zuljana, a bay, lies N of the islet and within RtPrezdra. It terminates in two small coves which are used bysmall craft. Luka Trsenik, a small inlet, lies at the NW side ofthe head of the bay. A small quay, protected by a short breakwater,is situated in this inlet and is used by small vessels.Anchorage, in good weather only, can be taken by vessels, in adepth of 29m, mud, in the entrance to the inlet SE of the breakwater.10.6 Caution.—A submarine pipeline, which may best be seenon the chart, lies across the W end of Mlljetski Kanal.10.6 Several submarine cables, which may best be seen on thechart, extend between the above islands and the mainland.10.7 Otok Lastovo (42˚45'N., 16˚52'E.), fronted bynumerous islets and rocky shoals, consists of a mountainousmass. Brdo Hum, the summit of the island, rises near thecenter. It is 417m high and surmounted by a chapel. The coastsare rocky, steep-to, and cliffy. With the exception of the SEside, the island is indented with numerous bays and coves.Pub. 132