Port of Portsmouth (USPSM): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Portsmouth (UN/LOCODE USPSM) is a small river (natural) harbor located in United States, on the North Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 43.0833° N, 70.7500° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth near 20.1 m, cargo pier depths around 9.4 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
- River (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- 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 Portsmouth
Where is Port of Portsmouth located?
Port of Portsmouth is a seaport located in United States, on the North Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 43.0833° N, 70.7500° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Portsmouth?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Portsmouth is USPSM — country code US, location code PSM.
How deep is Port of Portsmouth?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Portsmouth has a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 20.1 m, cargo pier depths of about 9.4 m.
Does Port of Portsmouth require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Portsmouth.
What type of harbor is Port of Portsmouth?
Port of Portsmouth is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Portsmouth have?
Port of Portsmouth is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Portsmouth are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #7180), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →