Port of Puerto Williams (CLWPU): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Puerto Williams (UN/LOCODE CLWPU) is a very small open roadstead harbor located in Chile, on the Drake Passage. It sits at 54.9333° S, 67.6000° W. The port reports an anchorage depth near 21.6 m, cargo pier depths around 7.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair.
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
- Open Roadstead
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- Drake Passage; South Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Chile
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Puerto Williams
Where is Port of Puerto Williams located?
Port of Puerto Williams is a seaport located in Chile, on the Drake Passage. Its coordinates are 54.9333° S, 67.6000° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Puerto Williams?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Puerto Williams is CLWPU — country code CL, location code WPU.
How deep is Port of Puerto Williams?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Puerto Williams has an anchorage depth of about 21.6 m, cargo pier depths of about 7.9 m.
Does Port of Puerto Williams require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Puerto Williams.
What type of harbor is Port of Puerto Williams?
Port of Puerto Williams is classified as a open roadstead harbor, of very small size, offering fair shelter.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Puerto Williams are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #14075), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →