Port of Nantucket (USACK): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Nantucket (UN/LOCODE USACK) is a very small coastal (natural) harbor located in United States, on the North Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 41.2833° N, 70.1000° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 3.4 m, an anchorage depth near 3.4 m, cargo pier depths around 3.4 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 Nantucket
Where is Port of Nantucket located?
Port of Nantucket is a seaport located in United States, on the North Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 41.2833° N, 70.1000° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Nantucket?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Nantucket is USACK — country code US, location code ACK.
How deep is Port of Nantucket?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Nantucket has a channel depth of about 3.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 3.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 3.4 m.
Does Port of Nantucket require a pilot?
Pilotage is not listed as compulsory at Port of Nantucket.
What type of harbor is Port of Nantucket?
Port of Nantucket is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Nantucket have?
Port of Nantucket is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Nantucket are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #7330), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →