Port of Racine (USRAC): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Racine (UN/LOCODE USRAC) is a small coastal (breakwater) harbor located in United States, on the Lake Michigan. It sits at 42.7333° N, 87.7833° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 3.4 m, an anchorage depth near 4.9 m, cargo pier depths around 3.4 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
- Coastal (Breakwater)
- Harbor Size
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- Lake Michigan; Great Lakes
- Region
- US Lake Michigan
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Racine
Where is Port of Racine located?
Port of Racine is a seaport located in United States, on the Lake Michigan. Its coordinates are 42.7333° N, 87.7833° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Racine?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Racine is USRAC — country code US, location code RAC.
How deep is Port of Racine?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Racine has a channel depth of about 3.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 4.9 m, cargo pier depths of about 3.4 m.
Does Port of Racine require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Racine.
What type of harbor is Port of Racine?
Port of Racine is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Racine have?
Port of Racine is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Racine are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #4850), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →