Maras Rocks (E Lingga)

Maras Rocks (E Lingga)

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Island / Atoll

Description

Maras Rocks, two wooded rocks, lie about 1 mile SE of Pulau Kongka-besar, with a narrow channel between and a depth of 11m. Midway between Maras Rocks and Tjawan Reef, to the SE, there is a reef with rocks above HW.
2012/02/9
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