Port of Gloucester (USGLC): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Gloucester (UN/LOCODE USGLC) is a small coastal (natural) harbor located in United States, on the North Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 39.9000° N, 75.1333° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 4.9 m, an anchorage depth near 7.9 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
- Coastal (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- 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 Gloucester
Where is Port of Gloucester located?
Port of Gloucester is a seaport located in United States, on the North Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 39.9000° N, 75.1333° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Gloucester?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Gloucester is USGLC — country code US, location code GLC.
How deep is Port of Gloucester?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Gloucester has a channel depth of about 4.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 7.9 m, cargo pier depths of about 6.4 m.
Does Port of Gloucester require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Gloucester.
What type of harbor is Port of Gloucester?
Port of Gloucester is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Gloucester have?
Port of Gloucester is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Gloucester are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #7210), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →