Pamban Pass (Tamil Nadu-E India)
0.5nm
101°
It is of great advantage to coastal craft trading between ports on the W coast of India and ports of the Bay of Bengal.
A rocky ...
23 Mar 12
Jojo
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A temple in ruins lies about 183m W of the point; a coconut plantation lies about 183m farther W.
The coast from Ramen Point to Devipattanam, about 21 miles NW, is generally low and level.
Kathu Vallimuni Reef, consisting of scattered coral heads, extends up to 0.5 mile offshore, and lies parallel with the coast for about 1.8 miles W of Ramen Point.
There are several heads, which dry 0.6m, at the E end of the reef.
Vella Pertumuni Reef extends about 3 miles W of Kathu Vallimuni Reef, from which it is separated by a boat channel.
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