Port of Kewaunee (USKWU): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Kewaunee (UN/LOCODE USKWU) is a very small coastal (breakwater) harbor located in United States, on the Lake Michigan. It sits at 44.4667° N, 87.5000° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 1.8 m, an anchorage depth near 9.4 m, cargo pier depths around 1.8 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes wharves facilities.

Country
United States
UN/LOCODE
USKWU
Harbor Type
Coastal (Breakwater)
Coordinates
44.4667° N, 87.5000° 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
9.4 m
Cargo Pier Depth
1.8 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
Coastal (Breakwater)
Harbor Size
Very Small
Shelter Afforded
Fair
World Water Body
Lake Michigan; Great Lakes
Region
US Lake Michigan

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryYes
Tugs AssistanceNo
Provisions / WaterYes / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilYes / Yes
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockLimited / Unknown
Ice RestrictionYes
Wharves

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Distance
8 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Kewaunee

Where is Port of Kewaunee located?

Port of Kewaunee is a seaport located in United States, on the Lake Michigan. Its coordinates are 44.4667° N, 87.5000° W.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Kewaunee?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Kewaunee is USKWU — country code US, location code KWU.

How deep is Port of Kewaunee?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Kewaunee has a channel depth of about 1.8 m, an anchorage depth of about 9.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 1.8 m.

Does Port of Kewaunee require a pilot?

Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Kewaunee.

What type of harbor is Port of Kewaunee?

Port of Kewaunee is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of very small size, offering fair shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of Kewaunee have?

Port of Kewaunee is recorded as offering wharves facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Kewaunee are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #4910), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →