Port of Washburn (USWZU): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Washburn (UN/LOCODE USWZU) is a very small coastal (natural) harbor located in United States, on the Lake Superior. It sits at 46.6667° N, 90.8833° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 6.4 m, an anchorage depth near 7.9 m, cargo pier depths around 4.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. 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
- Fair
- World Water Body
- Lake Superior; Great Lakes
- Region
- US Lake Superior
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Washburn
Where is Port of Washburn located?
Port of Washburn is a seaport located in United States, on the Lake Superior. Its coordinates are 46.6667° N, 90.8833° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Washburn?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Washburn is USWZU — country code US, location code WZU.
How deep is Port of Washburn?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Washburn has a channel depth of about 6.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 7.9 m, cargo pier depths of about 4.9 m.
Does Port of Washburn require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Washburn.
What type of harbor is Port of Washburn?
Port of Washburn is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Washburn have?
Port of Washburn is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Washburn are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #5400), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →