General Description
Location: Sal Island is the most NE'ly island of the Cape Verde Group lying approx 120nm E of St Vincent. General overview: Sal Island has 3 harbours: Pedra de Lume, an anchorage worked by lighters; Palmeira Bay, with mooring ground for tankers lying to buoys; and Santa Maria Bay, which has 1 small pier. The principal export is salt. Load line zone: North Atlantic Seasonal Tropical Area, Tropical Nov 1 to Jul 15, Summer Jul 16 to Oct 31.