Port of Marblehead (USMH2): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Marblehead (UN/LOCODE USMH2) is a very small coastal (natural) harbor located in United States, on the North Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 42.5000° N, 70.8500° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 6.4 m, an anchorage depth near 6.4 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
- 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 Marblehead
Where is Port of Marblehead located?
Port of Marblehead is a seaport located in United States, on the North Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 42.5000° N, 70.8500° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Marblehead?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Marblehead is USMH2 — country code US, location code MH2.
How deep is Port of Marblehead?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Marblehead has a channel depth of about 6.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 6.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 6.4 m.
Does Port of Marblehead require a pilot?
Pilotage is not listed as compulsory at Port of Marblehead, though pilots are available.
What type of harbor is Port of Marblehead?
Port of Marblehead is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Marblehead have?
Port of Marblehead is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Marblehead are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #7230), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →