Port of Sandusky (USSKY): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Sandusky (UN/LOCODE USSKY) is a small coastal (natural) harbor located in United States, on the Lake Erie. It sits at 41.4500° N, 82.7167° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 6.4 m, an anchorage depth near 6.4 m, cargo pier depths around 6.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated excellent. Cargo handling includes wharves facilities.

Country
United States
UN/LOCODE
USSKY
Harbor Type
Coastal (Natural)
Coordinates
41.4500° N, 82.7167° W

Port Specifications & Capabilities

Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.

Channel Depth
6.4 m
Anchorage Depth
6.4 m
Cargo Pier Depth
6.4 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
Coastal (Natural)
Harbor Size
Small
Shelter Afforded
Excellent
World Water Body
Lake Erie; Great Lakes
Region
US Lake Erie

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryYes
Tugs AssistanceYes
Provisions / WaterYes / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilUnknown / Yes
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockLimited / Unknown
Ice RestrictionYes
Wharves

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Distance
8 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Sandusky

Where is Port of Sandusky located?

Port of Sandusky is a seaport located in United States, on the Lake Erie. Its coordinates are 41.4500° N, 82.7167° W.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Sandusky?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Sandusky is USSKY — country code US, location code SKY.

How deep is Port of Sandusky?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Sandusky has a channel depth of about 6.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 6.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 6.4 m.

Does Port of Sandusky require a pilot?

Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Sandusky.

What type of harbor is Port of Sandusky?

Port of Sandusky is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of small size, offering excellent shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of Sandusky have?

Port of Sandusky is recorded as offering wharves facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Sandusky are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #3530), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →