sailing directions

72 Sector 6. Rodhos (Rhodes), Nisos Karpathos, and Kriti (Crete)6.37 Nisidhes Grandes lies in the approach to the S part of OrmosGrandes, 0.7 mile NW of Akra Plaka. This group consists of anisland, 32m high, with an islet lying off each of its ends. Vesselsmay obtain sheltered anchorage, in depths of 23 to 33m, Sof Nisidhes Grandes during N gales.6.37 Ormos Kouremenos, a bay with a sandy beach, lies W ofNisidhes Grandes. It affords shelter during S winds and duringgales from the N and NW. Anchorage may be obtained, indepths of 16 to 22m, sand and mud.6.38 Akra Plaka (35˚12'N., 26˚19'E.), marked by a light,is a steep-to promontory, 83m high. Akra Zakros is located 7miles SSW of Akra Plaka. A small bay, entered close N of thispoint, has a prominent gorge at its head.6.38 Ifalos Zakros, with a least depth of 10m, lies about 1 mileoffshore, 2.4 miles NNE of Akra Zakros.6.38 A bank, with depths 25 to 32m, lies between 2.7 miles and6.7 miles E of Ifalos Zakros. A detached shoal area, with adepth of 67m, lies about 16 miles ENE of Ifalos Zakros andlesser depths were reported to lie in this vicinity.6.38 Akra Trakhilas (35˚02'N., 26˚14'E.), the SE extremity ofKriti, is located 3.8 miles SSW of Akra Zakros and has beenpreviously described in paragraph 6.22.Pub. 132