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Introduction
Background
Vale de Cavaleiros is a small port on the west coast of the Island of Fogo,
Republic of Cape Verde. Maps of the region and harbor are shown in Figures 1
and 2, respectively. The harbor is manmade, being enclosed by breakwaters
extending from a natural cape. The harbor provides shelter for local fishing and
commercial cargo vessels, and recreational beach use. Commercial cargo vessels
are loaded and unloaded using local lighterage.
Figure 1. Location of Cape Verde
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