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.

Country
United States
UN/LOCODE
USACK
Harbor Type
Coastal (Natural)
Coordinates
41.2833° N, 70.1000° 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
3.4 m
Anchorage Depth
3.4 m
Cargo Pier Depth
3.4 m
Tidal Range
0.9 m

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

Pilotage CompulsoryNo
Tugs AssistanceNo
Provisions / WaterYes / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilUnknown / Yes
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockLimited / Unknown
Ice RestrictionNo
Wharves

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Port of Nantucket (USACK)
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Distance
19 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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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 →