Port of Washington D.C. (USWAS): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Washington D.C. (UN/LOCODE USWAS) is a small river (natural) harbor located in United States, on the North Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 38.8667° N, 77.0333° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 4.9 m, an anchorage depth near 4.9 m, cargo pier depths around 4.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated excellent. 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
- River (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Excellent
- World Water Body
- North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- United States E Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Washington D.C.
Where is Port of Washington D.C. located?
Port of Washington D.C. is a seaport located in United States, on the North Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 38.8667° N, 77.0333° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Washington D.C.?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Washington D.C. is USWAS — country code US, location code WAS.
How deep is Port of Washington D.C.?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Washington D.C. has a channel depth of about 4.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 4.9 m, cargo pier depths of about 4.9 m.
Does Port of Washington D.C. require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Washington D.C..
What type of harbor is Port of Washington D.C.?
Port of Washington D.C. is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of small size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Washington D.C. have?
Port of Washington D.C. is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Washington D.C. are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #8230), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →