Port of Attu: Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Attu is a very small coastal (natural) harbor located in Greenland, on the Baffin Bay. It sits at 67.9500° N, 53.7333° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 23.2 m, an anchorage depth near 23.2 m, cargo pier depths around 3.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes anchorage facilities.
Port Specifications & Capabilities
Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.
Harbor Profile
- Harbor Type
- Coastal (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- Baffin Bay; Arctic Ocean
- Region
- Greenland West Coast
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Attu
Where is Port of Attu located?
Port of Attu is a seaport located in Greenland, on the Baffin Bay. Its coordinates are 67.9500° N, 53.7333° W.
How deep is Port of Attu?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Attu has a channel depth of about 23.2 m, an anchorage depth of about 23.2 m, cargo pier depths of about 3.4 m.
What type of harbor is Port of Attu?
Port of Attu is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Attu have?
Port of Attu is recorded as offering anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Attu are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #700), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →