Port of Washington Harbor: Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Washington Harbor is a very small coastal (natural) harbor located in United States, on the Lake Superior. It sits at 47.9167° N, 89.1500° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 4.9 m, an anchorage depth near 7.9 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
- Coastal (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Excellent
- World Water Body
- Lake Superior; Great Lakes
- Region
- US Lake Superior
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Washington Harbor
Where is Port of Washington Harbor located?
Port of Washington Harbor is a seaport located in United States, on the Lake Superior. Its coordinates are 47.9167° N, 89.1500° W.
How deep is Port of Washington Harbor?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Washington Harbor has a channel depth of about 4.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 7.9 m, cargo pier depths of about 4.9 m.
Does Port of Washington Harbor require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Washington Harbor.
What type of harbor is Port of Washington Harbor?
Port of Washington Harbor is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Washington Harbor have?
Port of Washington Harbor is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Washington Harbor are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #5490), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →