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Sector14.Greece—KikladhesNisoi 16314.14 Ifalos Kolombos (36˚31'N., 25˚28'E.), an isolated shoal, lies3.5 miles NE of Akra Kolomvos, the NE extremity of NisosThira. It has a least depth of 18m, consists of cinders, and is theremains of a volcanic island.14.15 Nisos Anafi (36˚22'N., 25˚47'E.) is hilly, barren, andfronted by shoals and rocks. Ayios Elias, 579m high, is thesummit of the island and stands close N of the center.14.15 The village of Anafi is situated close inland at the middle ofthe S coast of the island. It is fronted by a small craft harborwhich is protected from the W by a breakwater extending200m S to a small islet. A jetty in the harbor is used by localferries and fishing boats. Small craft can anchor, in a depth of3m, sand, good holding ground, off the harbor.14.15 Vrakhonisis Ftena, 15m high, and Vrakhonisis Flini, 18mhigh, are two small islets which lie 2.3 miles SSE of the harborand are surrounded by rocks and foul ground.14.15 Nisis Pakhia (36˚16'N., 25˚50'E.), a small island 223m high,lies 5 miles SSW of the E extremity of Nisos Anafi.14.15 Nisis Makra (36˚16'N., 25˚53'E.), another small island, lies5 miles SSE of the E extremity of Nisos Anafi. It is 128m highand fronted by rocks and shoals which extend up to 1 mileseaward.14.15 Caution.—A submarine cable, which may best be seen onthe chart, extends between Nisos Thira and Nisis Thirasia andanchoring is prohibited in its vicinity.Kikladhes Nisoi—South Central Group14.16 Nisos Folegandros (36˚38'N., 24˚54'E.) is a barrenand hilly island with high and precipitous coasts. It consists oftwo parts which are joined by a narrow neck. Korifi AyiosEleutherios, the summit of the island, is 415m high and standsin the S part. The NW part of the island is 311m high.14.16 Ormos Vathi, a small bay, indents the SW side of the islandand is open to the SW. It is sometimes used as a refuge in Nand E winds. Anchorage can be taken, in a depth of 15m, sandand weed, about 300m SSW of a small promontory locatednear the head of the bay. A reef, with a depth of 3.5m, liesmidway between this berth and the promontory. Local knowledgeis advised. A light is shown from a prominent structurestanding on the S coast of the island, 2 miles SE of the Wextremity.14.16 Karavostasi (36˚37'N., 24˚57'E.), a settlement, is situated atthe head of Ormos Karavostasi at the SE end of the island. Thissettlement is fronted by a small craft harbor and the village ofFolegandros stands 1.7 miles NW of it. A small islet, with achapel situated near its center, lies close offshore in the Sapproach to the bay and two small islets, fronted by shoals, lieclose offshore in the N approach. Small vessels can anchor inthe center of the bay, in a depth of 12m. Local knowledge isrequired.14.16 The passage between Nisos Folegandros and Nisos Sikinosis partly obstructed by islets and shoals, but depths in most ofthe narrow channels are deep. Vrakhonisidhes Adhelfia, consistingof two small islets, lies 1.5 miles NE of the SE extremityof Nisos Folegandros and is fronted by rocks. The Eislet is 93m high and the W islet is 55m high. A detachedshoal, with a least depth of 4.5m, lies 0.4 mile NW of the Wislet.14.16 Nisis Kardhiotissa, 154m high, lies 1.6 miles NE ofVrakhonisidhes Adhelfia and is the largest islet in the passage.Nisis Kaloyeros, a small islet, lies 1.1 miles E of the NE end ofNisis Kardhiotissa and 0.3 mile SW of the SW end of NisosSikinos. An above-water rock lies close off the NW end of thisislet. A shoal, with a least depth of 6.7m, lies in mid-channelabout 0.6 mile WSW of Nisis Kaloyeros. This shoal is usuallyindicated by a sudden change in the color of the water andvessels are advised to pass to the W of it.14.17 Nisos Sikinos (36˚41'N., 25˚07'E.), 552m high, is arocky and barren island which is fronted by small islets androcks in several places. Ormos Skala, a small bay, indents themiddle of the SE coast and a light is shown from the E entrancepoint. A settlement stands around the bay and is fronted by asmall craft harbor. Small craft can anchor in the center of thebay, in a depth of 6m.14.17 Stenon Sikinou Iou (36˚43'N., 25˚13'E.) separates the NEextremity of Nisos Sikinos from the W extremity of Nisos Ios.This strait is 3 miles wide, deep, and clear.14.17 Nisos Ios (36˚44'N., 25˚20'E.) is a rocky and mountainousisland. Korifi Pirgos, the summit, is 713m high and stands nearthe center. Some of the land is fertile and cultivated with olivegroves and orchards. The shores of the island are fronted inplaces by several small islets and rocks and vessels should stayat least 1 mile from the coast.14.17 Ormos Manganari, a small bay, indents the S side of theisland and is open to the S. It is entered between AkraAkhladhi, the S extremity of the island, and Akra Pirgari, 1.2miles ENE. This bay provides anchorage, in depths of 10 to20m, firm sand. The best berth is in a depth of 11m about 250mSSW of Nisis Pori, an islet lying at the head.14.17 Ormos Tris Klisies, a small bay, is entered 1.5 miles NNE ofOrmos Manganari and offers shelter in N and W winds. Vesselswith local knowledge can anchor, in a depth of 20m, mudand sand, about 0.3 mile W of Akra Louka, the N entrancepoint of the bay.14.17 Ormos Kalamos, on the SE side of the island, is entered 2miles N of Ormos Tris Klisies. Temporary anchorage, duringW winds, can be taken, in depths of 10 to 18m, in the middle ofthis bay, but the shores are fringed with rocks.14.18 Ormos Iou (36˚43'N., 25˚16'E.) indents the NW partof the island and a small quayed harbor lies on its E side. Asmall promontory projects from the head of this bay, close N ofthe harbor, and is surmounted by several prominent buildings.The town of Ios stands 0.5 mile E of the harbor. There aredepths of 2 to 6m alongside the quays which are mostly usedby small craft, yachts, and ferries. Small vessels can anchorwithin the bay, in depths of 10 to 20m. Local knowledge isadvised. Akra Fanari, the W entrance point of the bay, ismarked by a light and fronted by a reef. A prominent smallchurch stands 0.7 mile NE of the light.14.18 Nisis Anidhros (36˚38'N., 25˚41'E.), an uninhabited islet,lies 15.7 miles E of the S extremity of Nisos Iou and is 194mhigh. A rock, almost awash, lies 0.7 mile SW of its S end and aconical rock lies close off its SE end.14.18 Nisos Amorgos (36˚50'N., 25˚55'E.) is mountainousthroughout and has cliffs rising sheer from the sea in places.The surface of the island is broken into detached rocky peaksPub. 132