CH 213 RATNAGIRI TO VENGURLA TEREKHOL RIVER TO MIRYA HEAD Route 7.19 All coastal and offshore water from Terekhol river (15°43'.15N, 73°41'.14E) to Mirya head(17°01'.64N, 73°15'.62E) about 84 miles NNW is described in this section. TEREKHOL RIVER TO MALVAN BAY General information Route 7.20 The route leads 25 miles NNW from a position WSW of Terekhol River (15°43'.15N, 73°41'.14E) to a position WSW of Malvan Bay. Topography 7.21 This stretch of coast is in the form of shallow bights within which, there are rocky capes and sandy bays intersected by creeks and rivers. Depths 7.22 There are no charted dangers seawards of the 30 m depth contour; however, an area of foul ground exists in position 15°40'.05N, 73°29'.95E. Tidal streams 7.23 The in-going tidal stream sets N and the out-going stream sets S between Vengurla Roads (15°50'.11N,73°36'.19E) and Chaldea Rock, 9 miles NW, with a spring rate of about 1 kts. Overfalls 7.24 Sudden overfalls may occur between the S end of Vengurla Rocks (15° 53' N, 73° 28' E) and Malvan Rock, 9 miles N, except at the N end of Karil Kachal Channel. Currents 7.25 Though the currents are of monsoonal origin, it tends to follow the trend of the coast. In December and January, sets are NW with rates up to 1 kts. In July and August when the SW Monsoon is well-established, SE sets with rates up to 2 kts are experienced. On the rare occasions, onshore sets up to 1.5 kts are experienced during the NE Monsoon and up to 3 kts during the SW Monsoon. Principal marks 7.26 Landmark: Radio tower (R Lts, 242 m in height) (16°04'.48N, 73°33'.07E). Chimney (33 m in height) (15°33'.72N, 73°44'.74E), stands at Baga Point. Major lights: Aguada Light (15°29'.52N, 73°46'.36E) Vengurla Point Light (15°51'.32N, 73°36'.89E) Vengurla Rocks Light (white metal tower, red bands, 20 m in height) (15°53'.57N, 73°27'.75E) stands on the NW point of an unnamed islet; the light is obscured on some bearings by islets nearby. A disused lighthouse (31 m in height) stands on an islet 3 cables W of Vengurla Rocks Lighthouse. Devgarh Light (16°23'.33N, 73°22'.32E) Other navigational aids 7.27 Racon: Aguada Light Vengurla Rocks Light AIS: Aguada Light Vengurla Point Light Devgarh Light Directions Outer route (W of Vengurla Rocks) 7.28 Caution. Vessels should keep in depths of more than 20 m by day and 30 m at night between Chaldea Rock and Malvan Rock, 5 miles NNW. The buoy about 4 cables WSW of Chaldea rock are only in position between October to May. Passage. The route leads 25 miles NNW from a position WSW of Terekhol River (15°43'.15N, 73°41'.14E) to a position WSW of Malvan Bay, passing, WSW of Havelock Rock (15°43'.25N, 73°39'.69E), a sharp pinnacle awash with another rock, also awash, 4 cables NE and 1½ cable SW. Then to WSW of Redi Rock (12 m in height) (15°43'.86N, 73°38'.92E), and clear of the islets, rocks and drying reefs lying off Redi Point, about 1 mile NNW. Then to WSW of a dangerous wreck (position approximate) (15°46'.00N, 73°37'.00E), then to WSW of Vengurla Rocks (Burnt Islands) (15°53'.57N, 73°27'.75E); lying between Tapti Rock and Karil Rock situated, respectively, near the S and N ends of the area of foul ground. Then to WSW of Square Rock (12 m in height) (15°59'.24N, 73°27'.37E) with rocks lying SSW and NNE of it and foul ground extending E to the coast. Then to WSW of Malvan Rock (16°01'.78N, 73°26'.07E), with a swept depth of 2.5 m over it. Mandel Rock (6 m in height), with numerous detached shoals and rocks, lies about 1½ miles ESE of Malvan Rock. Then to a position WSW of Malvan Bay. Clearing bearing. Between Niuti Fort and Malvan Bay, Vengurla Rocks Light bearing less than 158° clears of the offshore dangers. Inner route (Karil Kachal Channel) 7. 29 Caution. Do not use this channel in the night, but pass W of Vengurla Rocks. Passage. Small craft, intending to proceed through Karil Kachal Channel, from the vicinity of Vengurla Roads (15°50'.11N,73°36'.19E) should steer to pass (with positions from Vengurla Point (15° 51' N, 73° 37' E): E of Vengurla Rock (15°53'.57N, 73°27'.75E) and the foul ground extending about 3 miles N of it. Then to SW of Bhubra Rock (15°56'.09N, 73°30'.59E), a rock awash lying 3½ cables SW of Niuti Fort (ruin); the rock is marked by a buoy (black, can) moored close off its SSW side during the fine weather season (October to May), the position of the buoy is not reliable. Follow the moderate depth channel between Karil Rock (13 m in height) (15°56'.00N, 73°27'.85E) and Chaldea Rock (15°57'.16N, 73°28'.27E), 1¼ miles NNE; the latter rock, which is awash and lies near the S end of foul ground extending to the shore NNE, is marked by a buoy (black, conical) moored about 3½ cables WSW of it during the fine weather season (October to May). A line of bearing 093° astern, of Niuti Fort, leads through the channel. And thereafter, As described in the outer route above. Useful marks 7.30 Near the North bank of Terekhol River, Terekhol Fort (22 m in height) (15°43'.28N, 73°41'.18E) stands on the brow of a hill. Redi Fort (ruined, 35 m in height) (15°45'.17N, 73°39'.94E) stands at 1 mile ENE of the flat rocky projection of Redi Point. Machlimar Point (15°48'.35N, 73°38'.70E), with a small hill, which rises about 1 mile NNW of the entrance to Talavda River. Wagh-giri (Tiger Hill) (316 m in height) (15°52'.85N, 73°41'.94E). Parule Hill (158 m in height) (15°58'.32N, 73°30'.78E) standing 2 miles N of Niuti Fort is prominent. Sindhudrug Janjira Light (16°02'.47N, 73°27'.43E) VIJAYADURG TO MIRYA HEAD General information Route 7.70 The route leads about 28 miles N from a position W of Vijayadurg Harbour (16°34'N, 73°20'E) to a position W of Mirya Head. Topography 7.71 This stretch of coastline comprise of bold rocky capes and small sandy bays which are entered by numerous rivers, creeks and streams, it is backed inland by a range of undulating hills which rise gradually from the coast. Between Vijayadurg Harbour (16°34'N, 73°20'E) and Rajapur Bay, about 2 miles NNW, the cliffs are faced with large masses of laterite; farther N, between Wada Vetye (16°41'.52N, 73°19'.80E) and Pavas Bay, 13 miles NNW, the coast consists of a rocky tableland. Depths 7.72 Isolated rocks and foul ground fringe the coast up to about 5 cables in places within the 10 m depth contour. There are no charted dangers seawards of the 20 m depth contour. Currents 7.73 See 7.6 Directions Principal marks 7.74 Landmarks. Chimney (87 m in height) (16°54'.63N, 73°17'.77E). Thimba Palace (83 m in height) (16°59'.02N, 73°18'.68 E). Bhagwati Temple (79 m in height) (16°59'.79N, 73°16'.22E). Mirya Peak (141 m in height) (17°01'.65N, 73° 15'.61E). Tree (105 m in height) (17°01'.89N, 73°17'.70E). Major lights: Devgarh Harbour Light Wagapur Point Light Ratnagiri Light (16°59'.26N, 73°16'.34E) Jaigarh Head Light (17°17'.95N, 73°11'.43E) Other navigational aids 7.75 Racons. Ratnagiri Light AIS. Devgarh Harbour Light Wagapur Point Light Ratnagiri Light For further details see Indian List of Radio Signals Volume 2. Passage directions 7.76 The route leads about 28 miles N from a position W of Vijayadurg Harbour (16°34'N, 73°20'E) to a position W of Mirya Head. The chart is sufficient guide for this route. Useful marks 7.77 Holi Hill (16°36'.67N, 73°21'.53E) Musakazi Point Light (16°37'.21N, 73°20'.02E) Lamblekri Hill (100 m high) (16°42'.00N, 73°19'.42E). Pawas Point Light (16°53'.58N, 73°16'.68E) Golap Hill (121 m high) (16°54'.16N, 73°17'.33E). Dali Dongar (278 m high) (16°56'.20N, 73°25'.75E), a round wooded hill. The Fort (16°59'.45N, 73°16'.35E), standing in the center of the peninsula, is an old Maratha structure which covers a bold laterite headland that appears from the distance as an island. Mirya Head (141 m in height) (17°01'.64N, 73°15'.62E), a headland which is lighter in colour than the land nearby consists of laterite rock with steep cliffs facing the sea, when seen from N or S it looks like an island. Bays, rivers and anchorages Rajapur Bay 7. 93 Position. Rajapur Bay is entered between Wagapur Point (16°36'.60N, 73°19'.20E) and Musakazi Point, 1 mile NE. It is bounded by Tulsunde cove in the southeast. Kodavali River. Through Rajapur Creek, Kodavali River flows into the head of Rajapur Bay, the bar of the creek has charted depths from 1.0 to 1.5 m. The village of Jaitapur stands at the head of the creek about 1½ miles within the bar. Rajapur, town, lies 15 miles farther inland but the river is not navigable so far upstream. Traffic. Local vessels use the port regularly. Landmarks. Wagapur Point Light (white square concrete tower, black bands, 20 m in height), (16°36'.36N, 73°19'.28E). Holi Hill (90 m high) (16°36'.67N, 73°21'.53E), a round sloping hill presenting the same appearance from all directions; it stands out from the tableland nearby which is faced with steep Cliffs. Musakazi Point Light (framework tower, 9 m in height) (16°37'.21N, 73°20'.02E), is exhibited from 1st September to 31st May. Storm signals are displayed at Wagapur point lighthouse by using the brief system is used. Anchorages: Anchorage can be obtained in Rajapur Bay in depths of about 8 m, mud, with protection from NW winds which may blow strongly during the fine weather season, as shown on the chart. However, this anchorage is not safe during W winds which raise a heavy short swell, at such times small craft can find anchorage in Rajapur Creek. Tulsunde Cove, situated in the SE corner of the bay, affords good shelter in depths of about 2.5 m, during SW winds. Jetty. A small jetty (16°36'.09N, 73°20'.95E) is lies in the E side of Tulsunde Cove. A finger jetty (16°37'.33N, 73°20'.21E) is also located in the N side of bay; A buoy (black, can) moored 1 cable S of the jetty head. Ambolgarh Bay 7. 94 Position. Ambolgarh bay lies adjacently north of Rajapur Bay. It is bounded by Ambolgarh point (16°38'.17N, 73°19'.38E) in the north and Musakazi point in the south. Topography. The Eastern edge of the bay consists of sandy mud while the southern and the northern part consist of steep cliffs of about 20 mts in height. It provides shelter for small crafts and vessels. Offshore dangers. Ambolgarh reef lies on the western side of Ambolgarh bay with minimum depth of 0.6 mts. Rock awash at chart datum in the Ambolgarh reef are visual during low waters. The Ambolgarh reef is marked by a buoy on the southwest edge of Ambolgarh reef. The maximum charted depth within the bay is 9.6 mts as depicted in chart 2038. Clearing marks. The alignment (108°) of Musakazi Point with Holi Hill (1¾ miles ESE) leads S of Ambolgarh Reef. Purangad Bay 7.95 General information. Machkandi River enters the Purangad Bay (16°48'.00N, 73°18'.20E) at its head. The town of Gaonkhadi lies on its S bank and a ruined fort stands on a bare hill on the N side of the river mouth. MIRYA HEAD TO BOMBAY (MUMBAI) MIRYA HEAD TO PORT DABHOL General information Route 7. 96 The route leads about 33 miles NNW from a position W of Mirya Head (17°01'.64N, 73°15'.62E) to a position WSW of Port Dabhol. Topography 7.97 This stretch of the coast comprise of large and small sandy bays bounded by rocky points which are interspaced by several rivers; the hinterland rises to numerous hills with the Western Ghats standing in the distance. Depths 7.98 Except for two charted dangerous wrecks seaward of the 20 m depth contour, there are no charted dangers. Fishing stakes and vessels 7.99 Fishing stakes may be encountered in depths of less than 25 m between Boria Point (17°24'.25N, 73°10'.00E) and Kanhoji Angre Island, 80 miles NNW. A good lookout should be maintained, and a wide berth given to them; every year during the SW monsoon they are normally removed. Several wooden fishing vessels with poor radar returns may be encountered off this stretch of coast particularly in the vicinity of Port Dabhol (17°35'N, 73°11'E). Measured distance 7.100 Measured distance (1852 m) is located on Jaigarh Head (17°18'.10N, 73°11'.95E).SSE marks, two beacons in line bearing 071°.NNW marks, two beacons in line bearing 071°.Running track 341°. Currents 7. 101 See 7.6. Principal marks 7. 102 Landmarks: Kaljondhi Hill (224 m in height) (17°12'.40N, 73°19'.00E), a tree on its summit is prominent when viewed from S. Boria Pagoda (118 m in height) (17°24'.21N, 73°10'.30E), a small temple stands on the NW point of Boria Point. Dome (17°35'.51N, 73°09'.69E), a temple with a green dome. Balapir Mosque (247 m in height) (17°35'.98N, 73°12'.50E), a dome-shaped tomb standing on a conical hill, the summit of which, surmounts flat ridges of laterite rock. Major lights: Ratnagiri Light Jaigarh Head Light (17°17'.95N, 73°11'.43E) Tolkeshwar Point Light (17°33'.94N, 73°08'.48E) Other navigational aids 7.103 Racons: Ratnagiri Light AIS: Ratnagiri Tolkeshwar Point For further details see Indian List of Radio Signals Volume 2. Directions 7. 104 The route leads 33 miles NNW from a position W of Mirya Head (17°01'.64N, 73°15'.62E) to a position WSW of Port Dabhol, passing: WSW of Sookana Shoals (17°03'.98N, 73°14'.50E), then to: WSW of Neori Point (17°06'.75N, 73°15'.83E), a salient point 64 m high. Then to: WSW of Warori Bluff (17°11'.90N, 73°13'.90E), a small peninsula 70 m high. Then to:Clear of a dangerous wreck (position approximate) (17°22'.95N, 73°10'.20E), then to:WSW of Boria Point (17°24'.35N, 73°10'.10E), a headland with several summits and a dangerous wreck lying 1½ miles SSE. And: Clear of a dangerous wreck (position approximate) (17°30'.00N, 73°04'.00E). KLPL(RGPPL) jetty and breakwater lie about 4 miles ENE of it. Then toWSW of a dangerous wreck (position approximate) (17°31'.97N, 73°01'.99E). Dangers. Navigational danger presents in position (17º 31'.92 N, 73º 04'.84 E). Useful marks 7. 105 Tonkul Peak (116 m in height) (17°02'.63N, 73°15'.58E). Warori Bluff Light (framework tower, 9 m in height) (17°11'.47N, 73°14'.63E), is exhibited from 1st September to 31st May. Boria Bay Light (framework tower, 9 m in height) (17°23'.12N, 73°11'.27E), is exhibited from 1st September to 31st May. Palshet Light (17°26'.61N, 73°11'.27E)