PLANS IN LAKSHADWEEP

Amini Island

Charts 2047

General information:
2.516
Position:
Amini Island (11º 07'.5 N, 72º 43'.5 E) lies at the NE end of the bank which extends NNE from Pitti (2.510).

Description: 
Amini is the most important island of the Amindivi Islands. Though the population spreads over much of the entire island, the main village is 
situated in the middle of the W side of the island,
Tidal streams W of the island set SW when in-going and SE when out-going, attaining a rate of about ¾ kn.

Useful mark:
Amini Island Light (black metal framework tower, white bands, 30 m in height) (11º 06'.7 N, 72º 43'.2 E) stands on the S point of the island; 
its position is approximate.

Anchorage:
Anchorage can be obtained off the W side of Amini in depths from 7 to 15m; outside the 20 m depth contour, depths increase rapidly. 
The recommended anchorage is with the S point of the island bearing 137°, distant 1.1 miles, in a depth of about 15m. In 1948, a vessel approached her 
anchorage with the steps in front of the village bearing 107°, and anchored on that bearing in a depth of 9.1m, about 0.5 mile from the beach.

Landing: 
There is believed to be a raised stone platform, in front of the village, with steps leading down to the beach; behind the platform is a stone pillar 
and fronting the platform a narrow passage across the reef, suitable for small boats, is marked by stone posts. Local knowledge considered essential when 
using this landing.

Facilities: 
small hospital; post office.