Maduni Faro and Vaadhoo (N Malosmadulu)

Maduni Faro and Vaadhoo (N Malosmadulu)

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Maduni Faro and Vaadhoo (N Malosmadulu)
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Characteristics

Island / Atoll

Description

Maduni Faro, a lagoon reef, lies at the N of the atoll.

Vaadhoo lies about 3 NM ESE of Maduni Faro, at the S end of a large lagoon reef.

A wide opening into the lagoon lies between Maduni Faro and Wadu; it is free of known dangers in the middle of the fairway, with depths of 37 to 44m, sand. Some rocks lie about 3 miles NNW of Vaadhoo.

2011/11/6
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