Port of Provincetown (USPVC): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Provincetown (UN/LOCODE USPVC) is a very small coastal (natural) harbor located in United States, on the North Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 42.0500° N, 70.1833° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 3.4 m, an anchorage depth near 15.5 m, cargo pier depths around 3.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated excellent. 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
- Excellent
- World Water Body
- North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- United States E Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Provincetown
Where is Port of Provincetown located?
Port of Provincetown is a seaport located in United States, on the North Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 42.0500° N, 70.1833° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Provincetown?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Provincetown is USPVC — country code US, location code PVC.
How deep is Port of Provincetown?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Provincetown has a channel depth of about 3.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 15.5 m, cargo pier depths of about 3.4 m.
Does Port of Provincetown require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Provincetown.
What type of harbor is Port of Provincetown?
Port of Provincetown is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Provincetown have?
Port of Provincetown is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Provincetown are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #7290), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →