Mezzo Schifo or Sciulara bay lies between Sardegna tip and Palau tip.
It is sheltered from SW / NW winds.
Good anchorage in 0.4 NM to W Palau Lighthouse.
The harbor, also known as Nelson Bay, because, in 1803, it housed the fleet of Admiral Englishman, who gave his name "Schifo" from the dialect of the Maddalena meaning "boat", "shell".
2012/11/23
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Joëlle
La rade de Mezzo Schifo ou de la Sciulara se trouve entre la pointe Sardegna et celle de Palau.
Elle est abritée des vents du SW/NW.
Bon mouillage à 0,4 M à l'W du phare de la pointe Palau.
La rade, appelée aussi Baie de Nelson parce-que, en 1803, elle abrita la flotte de l'Amiral Anglais, ce qui donna son nom "Schifo" issu du dialecte de la Maddalena qui signifiait "bateau", "coque".
2012/09/6
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Joëlle
La rada di Mezzo Schifo o della Sciumaracollega la Punta Sardegna con Palau.
E' riparata dei venti del SW/NW.
Buon ancoraggio a mezzo miglio circa W dal fanale di Punta Palau.
La rada, chiamata anche Baia di Nelson perché nel 1803 ospitò la flotta
dell’ammiraglio inglese, deve il suo nome al termine "schifo" del
dialetto maddalenino che significa "barca", "scafo".
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