Port of Gloucester (USGLC): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Gloucester (UN/LOCODE USGLC) is a small river (natural) harbor located in United States, on the North Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 42.6000° N, 70.6667° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth near 11 m, cargo pier depths around 12.5 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
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Excellent
- 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 42.6000° N, 70.6667° 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 11 m, an anchorage depth of about 11 m, cargo pier depths of about 12.5 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 river (natural) harbor, of small size, offering excellent 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 #8120), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →