Port of Elizabeth City (USECG): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Elizabeth City (UN/LOCODE USECG) is a very small river (natural) harbor located in United States, on the North Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 36.3000° N, 76.2167° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 1.8 m, an anchorage depth near 3.4 m, cargo pier depths around 3.4 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
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Elizabeth City
Where is Port of Elizabeth City located?
Port of Elizabeth City is a seaport located in United States, on the North Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 36.3000° N, 76.2167° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Elizabeth City?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Elizabeth City is USECG — country code US, location code ECG.
How deep is Port of Elizabeth City?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Elizabeth City has a channel depth of about 1.8 m, an anchorage depth of about 3.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 3.4 m.
Does Port of Elizabeth City require a pilot?
Pilotage is not listed as compulsory at Port of Elizabeth City.
What type of harbor is Port of Elizabeth City?
Port of Elizabeth City is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Elizabeth City have?
Port of Elizabeth City is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Elizabeth City are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #8325), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →