Vereker Banks (21°00'N., 116°00'E.) consists of two steep to coral banks 45 miles NW of Pratas Reef. Heavy tide rips and overfalls have been reported in this area. During the month of February, the set of the current in the vicinity of the banks varies between WSW and WNW. At times it sets to windward although, with calms or light SW winds it sets between SSE and ESE. Normal rates of drift are 0.2 to 1 knot.

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