UNITED STATES COAST PILOT PHILIPPINE ISLANDS

[Malcolm Coutts]

UNITED STATES COAST PILOT 

PHILIPPINE ISLANDS 

PALAWAN, MIHDAHAO, AID SOLO ARCHIPELAGO 

 

CABULAUAN ISLANDS

 

are a small group of islands situated eastward of Linapacan Island,

comprising Cabulauan, Nanga, Nangalao, Magranting, and Tubug

Islands.

While apparently clear, vessels should use due

care if compelled to pass through this area.

 

Shoals. — Framjee Bank, Magallanes Bank, Narvaez Bank, Alpha

Shoal, Beta Shoal, Aguirre Reef, Coutts Bank, Falmouth Banks,

Areta Shoals, Panay Bank, Loreto Reef, Basco Beef, Alipio Reef,

and a number of unnamed shoals and banks lie in the area eastward

and southeastward of the Calamian group of islands. Their position

and characteristics can readily be understood by reference to the

chart.