The delta of the Rio Atrato, one of the largest rivers in South America, lies between the vicinity of Punta Revesa (Punta Yerbasal) (8°16'N., 76°57'W.) and a position 15 miles S. This large area is mangrove covered swampy land extending up to 6.5 miles E of the general trend of the coast. Isla Los Muertos (8°08'N., 76°50'W.), a small, wooded islet lying 10.5 miles SE of Punta Yerbasal, is the easternmost feature of the delta and is the only solid ground in the whole area. Shoaling was reported (1982) E of Isla Los Muertos. Shoaling was also reported off a salient point located 6.8 miles SSW of the island. The river has several principal mouths, the largest being the Boca Tarena, 2 miles W of Punta Revesa. Golfo de Uraba to the Panama Canal

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