Baia de Mangaratiba is entered between Ponta do Bispo and Ponta da Cruz. This shallow bay is exposed to the sea, which breaks heavily on its NW shore. The town of Mangaratiba stands on the E side of the bay and has a small concrete pier. Laje de Mangaratiba, low, dark-colored, ...
Enseada do Abraao lies about 2 NM NW of ensenada das Palmas. On the W shore of the bay are the large buildings of a disused quarantine station and a small landing pier.
Abraao, a small fishing village, stands at the head of the bay. Vessels drawing up to 3m can berth at ...
Enseada das Palmas lies 2,5 NM NW of Ponta de Castelhanos.
The bay is separated into two small coves by Pontinha.
Anchorage can be obtained in the SE part of the bay in depths of about 11m, and small craft may anchor off the head of the S cove, in a depth of about 7m.
Ilha Pau a Pino is located about 3 miles N of Enseada das Palmas and rises sheer from the sea. The island has little vegetation, but shows a light. A rocky ledge extends about 0.2 mile SW from the island.
Enseada de Sitio Forte is entered between Ponta Grossa de Sitio Forte, about 2 miles NE of Ilha Longa, and Ponta Aripeba, about 1 mile farther E. The head of the bay is formed by a small cove, the W side of which is foul.
Anchorage, sheltered from all winds, and the best on ...
About 2 NM WNW of ensenada do Abraao, ensenada da Estrela offers anchorage in all parts of the bay, but the swelle sometimes runs into it.
