Port of Melchior Harbor: Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Melchior Harbor is a very small coastal (natural) harbor located in Antarctica, on the South Pacific Ocean. It sits at 64.3167° S, 63.0000° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 4.9 m, an anchorage depth near 23.2 m. Shelter afforded is rated poor. Cargo handling includes 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
- Coastal (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Poor
- World Water Body
- South Pacific Ocean
- Region
- Antarctica
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Melchior Harbor
Where is Port of Melchior Harbor located?
Port of Melchior Harbor is a seaport located in Antarctica, on the South Pacific Ocean. Its coordinates are 64.3167° S, 63.0000° W.
How deep is Port of Melchior Harbor?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Melchior Harbor has a channel depth of about 4.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 23.2 m.
What type of harbor is Port of Melchior Harbor?
Port of Melchior Harbor is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering poor shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Melchior Harbor have?
Port of Melchior Harbor is recorded as offering anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Melchior Harbor are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #63110), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →