Port of South Bristol (USS8B): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of South Bristol (UN/LOCODE USS8B) is a very small coastal (natural) harbor located in United States, on the North Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 43.8667° N, 69.5500° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 4.9 m, an anchorage depth near 12.5 m, cargo pier depths around 3.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes wharves facilities.

Country
United States
UN/LOCODE
USS8B
Harbor Type
Coastal (Natural)
Coordinates
43.8667° N, 69.5500° 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
4.9 m
Anchorage Depth
12.5 m
Cargo Pier Depth
3.4 m
Tidal Range
2.7 m

Harbor Profile

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

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryNo
Tugs AssistanceNo
Provisions / WaterYes / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilUnknown / Yes
Medical FacilitiesUnknown
Repairs / Dry DockLimited / Unknown
Ice RestrictionNo
Wharves

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Port of South Bristol (USS8B)
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Distance
1 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of South Bristol

Where is Port of South Bristol located?

Port of South Bristol is a seaport located in United States, on the North Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 43.8667° N, 69.5500° W.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of South Bristol?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of South Bristol is USS8B — country code US, location code S8B.

How deep is Port of South Bristol?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of South Bristol has a channel depth of about 4.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 12.5 m, cargo pier depths of about 3.4 m.

Does Port of South Bristol require a pilot?

Pilotage is not listed as compulsory at Port of South Bristol.

What type of harbor is Port of South Bristol?

Port of South Bristol is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering fair shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of South Bristol have?

Port of South Bristol is recorded as offering wharves facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of South Bristol are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #7030), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →