Port of Southwest Harbor (USW8S): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Southwest Harbor (UN/LOCODE USW8S) is a very small coastal (natural) harbor located in United States, on the North Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 44.2833° N, 68.3167° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth near 12.5 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 (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- United States E Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Southwest Harbor
Where is Port of Southwest Harbor located?
Port of Southwest Harbor is a seaport located in United States, on the North Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 44.2833° N, 68.3167° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Southwest Harbor?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Southwest Harbor is USW8S — country code US, location code W8S.
How deep is Port of Southwest Harbor?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Southwest Harbor has a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 12.5 m, cargo pier depths of about 3.4 m.
Does Port of Southwest Harbor require a pilot?
Pilotage is not listed as compulsory at Port of Southwest Harbor, though pilots are available.
What type of harbor is Port of Southwest Harbor?
Port of Southwest Harbor is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Southwest Harbor have?
Port of Southwest Harbor is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Southwest Harbor are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #6720), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →