Port of Admiralty Bay: Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Admiralty Bay is a very small coastal (natural) harbor located in Antarctica, on the Bransfield Strait. It sits at 62.0833° S, 58.4167° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 23.2 m, an anchorage depth near 23.2 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes anchorage facilities.

Country
Antarctica
UN/LOCODE
Harbor Type
Coastal (Natural)
Coordinates
62.0833° S, 58.4167° W

Port Specifications & Capabilities

Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.

Channel Depth
23.2 m
Anchorage Depth
23.2 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
Coastal (Natural)
Harbor Size
Very Small
Shelter Afforded
Good
World Water Body
Bransfield Strait; Drake Passage; South Atlantic Ocean
Region
Antarctica

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryUnknown
Tugs AssistanceUnknown
Provisions / WaterUnknown / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilUnknown / Unknown
Medical FacilitiesUnknown
Repairs / Dry DockUnknown / Unknown
Ice RestrictionYes
Anchorage

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Distance
80 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Admiralty Bay

Where is Port of Admiralty Bay located?

Port of Admiralty Bay is a seaport located in Antarctica, on the Bransfield Strait. Its coordinates are 62.0833° S, 58.4167° W.

How deep is Port of Admiralty Bay?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Admiralty Bay has a channel depth of about 23.2 m, an anchorage depth of about 23.2 m.

What type of harbor is Port of Admiralty Bay?

Port of Admiralty Bay is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering good shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of Admiralty Bay have?

Port of Admiralty Bay is recorded as offering anchorage facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Admiralty Bay are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #63090), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →