Port of Falmouth (USFMH): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Falmouth (UN/LOCODE USFMH) is a very small coastal (natural) harbor located in United States, on the North Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 41.5500° N, 70.6167° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 1.8 m, an anchorage depth near 9.4 m, cargo pier depths around 1.8 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes wharves facilities.

Country
United States
UN/LOCODE
USFMH
Harbor Type
Coastal (Natural)
Coordinates
41.5500° N, 70.6167° 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
9.4 m
Cargo Pier Depth
1.8 m
Tidal Range
0.3 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
Coastal (Natural)
Harbor Size
Very Small
Shelter Afforded
Fair
World Water Body
North Atlantic Ocean
Region
United States E Coast

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryNo
Tugs AssistanceNo
Provisions / WaterYes / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilUnknown / Yes
Medical FacilitiesUnknown
Repairs / Dry DockLimited / Unknown
Ice RestrictionNo
Wharves

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Port of Falmouth (USFMH)
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Distance
3 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Falmouth

Where is Port of Falmouth located?

Port of Falmouth is a seaport located in United States, on the North Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 41.5500° N, 70.6167° W.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Falmouth?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Falmouth is USFMH — country code US, location code FMH.

How deep is Port of Falmouth?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Falmouth has a channel depth of about 1.8 m, an anchorage depth of about 9.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 1.8 m.

Does Port of Falmouth require a pilot?

Pilotage is not listed as compulsory at Port of Falmouth.

What type of harbor is Port of Falmouth?

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

What cargo facilities does Port of Falmouth have?

Port of Falmouth is recorded as offering wharves facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Falmouth are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #7320), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →