Port of Ward Cove (USWDC): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Ward Cove (UN/LOCODE USWDC) is a very small coastal (natural) harbor located in United States, on the Alaska-Canada coastal waters. It sits at 55.4000° N, 131.7333° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 23.2 m, an anchorage depth near 21.6 m, cargo pier depths around 11 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage 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
- Alaska-Canada coastal waters; North Pacific Ocean
- Region
- Alaska
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Ward Cove
Where is Port of Ward Cove located?
Port of Ward Cove is a seaport located in United States, on the Alaska-Canada coastal waters. Its coordinates are 55.4000° N, 131.7333° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Ward Cove?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Ward Cove is USWDC — country code US, location code WDC.
How deep is Port of Ward Cove?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Ward Cove has a channel depth of about 23.2 m, an anchorage depth of about 21.6 m, cargo pier depths of about 11 m.
What type of harbor is Port of Ward Cove?
Port of Ward Cove is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Ward Cove have?
Port of Ward Cove is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Ward Cove are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #19140), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →