Port of Port Townsend (USTWD): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Port Townsend (UN/LOCODE USTWD) is a small coastal (natural) harbor located in United States, on the Alaska-Canada coastal waters. It sits at 48.1167° N, 122.7500° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 1.8 m, an anchorage depth near 14 m, cargo pier depths around 4.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves, 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
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- Alaska-Canada coastal waters; North Pacific Ocean
- Region
- United States W Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Port Townsend
Where is Port of Port Townsend located?
Port of Port Townsend is a seaport located in United States, on the Alaska-Canada coastal waters. Its coordinates are 48.1167° N, 122.7500° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Port Townsend?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Port Townsend is USTWD — country code US, location code TWD.
How deep is Port of Port Townsend?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Port Townsend has a channel depth of about 1.8 m, an anchorage depth of about 14 m, cargo pier depths of about 4.9 m.
Does Port of Port Townsend require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Port Townsend.
What type of harbor is Port of Port Townsend?
Port of Port Townsend is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Port Townsend have?
Port of Port Townsend is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Port Townsend are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #17160), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →