Port of Bristol (USUAC): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Bristol (UN/LOCODE USUAC) is a very small river (natural) harbor located in United States, on the North Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 40.1000° N, 74.8500° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 6.4 m, an anchorage depth near 6.4 m, cargo pier depths around 11 m. Shelter afforded is rated excellent. Cargo handling includes wharves 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
- River (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Excellent
- World Water Body
- North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- United States E Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Bristol
Where is Port of Bristol located?
Port of Bristol is a seaport located in United States, on the North Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 40.1000° N, 74.8500° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Bristol?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Bristol is USUAC — country code US, location code UAC.
How deep is Port of Bristol?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Bristol has a channel depth of about 6.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 6.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 11 m.
Does Port of Bristol require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Bristol.
What type of harbor is Port of Bristol?
Port of Bristol is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Bristol have?
Port of Bristol is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Bristol are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #8150), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →