Port of Dunkirk (USDKK): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Dunkirk (UN/LOCODE USDKK) is a very small coastal (breakwater) harbor located in United States, on the Lake Erie. It sits at 42.4833° N, 79.3333° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 1.8 m, an anchorage depth near 1.8 m, cargo pier depths around 1.8 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes wharves facilities.

Country
United States
UN/LOCODE
USDKK
Harbor Type
Coastal (Breakwater)
Coordinates
42.4833° N, 79.3333° 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
1.8 m
Anchorage Depth
1.8 m
Cargo Pier Depth
1.8 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
Coastal (Breakwater)
Harbor Size
Very Small
Shelter Afforded
Fair
World Water Body
Lake Erie; Great Lakes
Region
US Lake Erie

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryYes
Tugs AssistanceNo
Provisions / WaterYes / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilYes / Yes
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockLimited / Unknown
Ice RestrictionYes
Wharves

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Distance
24 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Dunkirk

Where is Port of Dunkirk located?

Port of Dunkirk is a seaport located in United States, on the Lake Erie. Its coordinates are 42.4833° N, 79.3333° W.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Dunkirk?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Dunkirk is USDKK — country code US, location code DKK.

How deep is Port of Dunkirk?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Dunkirk has a channel depth of about 1.8 m, an anchorage depth of about 1.8 m, cargo pier depths of about 1.8 m.

Does Port of Dunkirk require a pilot?

Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Dunkirk.

What type of harbor is Port of Dunkirk?

Port of Dunkirk is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of very small size, offering fair shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of Dunkirk have?

Port of Dunkirk is recorded as offering wharves facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Dunkirk are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #3440), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →