Port of Basse Terre (GPBBR): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Basse Terre (UN/LOCODE GPBBR) is a very small open roadstead harbor located in Guadeloupe, on the Caribbean Sea. It sits at 16.0000° N, 61.7333° W. The port reports an anchorage depth near 23.2 m, cargo pier depths around 7.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated poor. Cargo handling includes wharves, 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
- Open Roadstead
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Poor
- World Water Body
- Caribbean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Guadeloupe
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Basse Terre
Where is Port of Basse Terre located?
Port of Basse Terre is a seaport located in Guadeloupe, on the Caribbean Sea. Its coordinates are 16.0000° N, 61.7333° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Basse Terre?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Basse Terre is GPBBR — country code GP, location code BBR.
How deep is Port of Basse Terre?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Basse Terre has an anchorage depth of about 23.2 m, cargo pier depths of about 7.9 m.
Does Port of Basse Terre require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Basse Terre.
What type of harbor is Port of Basse Terre?
Port of Basse Terre is classified as a open roadstead harbor, of very small size, offering poor shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Basse Terre have?
Port of Basse Terre is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Basse Terre are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #11460), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →