Darnley Island (aka Erub) AS
Darnley Island (aka Erub) AS
Darnley Island (9°35'S., 143°46'E.) lies 7.5 miles S of Brown Reef. The island rises to a height of 181m and, in clear weather, may be seen from a distance of 25 to 30 miles from seaward. A coral reef, approximately 0.5 mile in diameter, lies 3.2 miles W of Darnley Island.
Anchorage.—Anchorage may be taken in Treacherous Bay, on the N side of the island, in 26 to 27m, about 0.5 mile offshore. The anchorage is protected from SE winds.
(SD Pub-128)
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Darnley Island (aka Erub Island) has a small population that earns it's living from farming and fishing. The island is part of the Torres Strait Islands, a group of 274 small islands that form stepping stones between New Guinea to the north and Australia to the south. Darnley Island is located near New Guinea. You can learn more about the Torres Islanders by checking out this Wikipedia link.
The mapping was relatively fast. Nothing really complex about the project. I do enjoy mapping the reefs the ring the islands in this area.
Enjoy!
