Port of Jamestown (SHSHN): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Jamestown (UN/LOCODE SHSHN) is a large open roadstead harbor located in Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha, on the South Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 15.9167° S, 5.7167° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 23.2 m, an anchorage depth near 27 m, cargo pier depths around 1.8 m. Shelter afforded is rated poor. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage 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
- Open Roadstead
- Harbor Size
- Large
- Shelter Afforded
- Poor
- World Water Body
- South Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Ascension
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Jamestown
Where is Port of Jamestown located?
Port of Jamestown is a seaport located in Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha, on the South Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 15.9167° S, 5.7167° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Jamestown?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Jamestown is SHSHN — country code SH, location code SHN.
How deep is Port of Jamestown?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Jamestown has a channel depth of about 23.2 m, an anchorage depth of about 27 m, cargo pier depths of about 1.8 m.
Does Port of Jamestown require a pilot?
Pilotage is not listed as compulsory at Port of Jamestown.
What type of harbor is Port of Jamestown?
Port of Jamestown is classified as a open roadstead harbor, of large size, offering poor shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Jamestown have?
Port of Jamestown is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Jamestown are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #46690), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →