Port of Scituate (USSCU): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Scituate (UN/LOCODE USSCU) is a very small coastal (breakwater) harbor located in United States, on the North Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 42.2000° N, 70.7167° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 1.8 m, an anchorage depth near 3.4 m, cargo pier depths around 1.8 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves facilities.

Country
United States
UN/LOCODE
USSCU
Harbor Type
Coastal (Breakwater)
Coordinates
42.2000° N, 70.7167° 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
1.8 m
Anchorage Depth
3.4 m
Cargo Pier Depth
1.8 m
Tidal Range
2.7 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
Coastal (Breakwater)
Harbor Size
Very Small
Shelter Afforded
Good
World Water Body
North Atlantic Ocean
Region
United States E Coast

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryUnknown
Tugs AssistanceNo
Provisions / WaterYes / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilYes / Yes
Medical FacilitiesUnknown
Repairs / Dry DockUnknown / Unknown
Ice RestrictionNo
Wharves

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Port of Scituate (USSCU)
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Distance
12 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Scituate

Where is Port of Scituate located?

Port of Scituate is a seaport located in United States, on the North Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 42.2000° N, 70.7167° W.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Scituate?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Scituate is USSCU — country code US, location code SCU.

How deep is Port of Scituate?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Scituate has a channel depth of about 1.8 m, an anchorage depth of about 3.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 1.8 m.

What type of harbor is Port of Scituate?

Port of Scituate is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of very small size, offering good shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of Scituate have?

Port of Scituate is recorded as offering wharves facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Scituate are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #7270), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →