Port of Fredericksburg (USFDB): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Fredericksburg (UN/LOCODE USFDB) is a very small river (natural) harbor located in United States, on the North Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 38.3000° N, 77.4500° 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 excellent. Cargo handling includes wharves facilities.

Country
United States
UN/LOCODE
USFDB
Harbor Type
River (Natural)
Coordinates
38.3000° N, 77.4500° 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
Tidal Range
0.9 m

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

Pilotage CompulsoryYes
Tugs AssistanceUnknown
Provisions / WaterUnknown / Unknown
Fuel / Diesel OilUnknown / Unknown
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockUnknown / Unknown
Ice RestrictionNo
Wharves

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Distance
36 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Fredericksburg

Where is Port of Fredericksburg located?

Port of Fredericksburg is a seaport located in United States, on the North Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 38.3000° N, 77.4500° W.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Fredericksburg?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Fredericksburg is USFDB — country code US, location code FDB.

How deep is Port of Fredericksburg?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Fredericksburg 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 Fredericksburg require a pilot?

Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Fredericksburg.

What type of harbor is Port of Fredericksburg?

Port of Fredericksburg is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering excellent shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of Fredericksburg have?

Port of Fredericksburg is recorded as offering wharves facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Fredericksburg are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #8270), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →