Port of Georgetown (USGGE): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Georgetown (UN/LOCODE USGGE) is a very small river (natural) harbor located in United States, on the North Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 33.3667° N, 79.2833° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth near 11 m, cargo pier depths around 6.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. 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
- Good
- World Water Body
- North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- United States E Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Georgetown
Where is Port of Georgetown located?
Port of Georgetown is a seaport located in United States, on the North Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 33.3667° N, 79.2833° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Georgetown?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Georgetown is USGGE — country code US, location code GGE.
How deep is Port of Georgetown?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Georgetown has a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 11 m, cargo pier depths of about 6.4 m.
Does Port of Georgetown require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Georgetown.
What type of harbor is Port of Georgetown?
Port of Georgetown is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Georgetown have?
Port of Georgetown is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Georgetown are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #8490), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →