Port of Winter Harbor (USWH5): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Winter Harbor (UN/LOCODE USWH5) is a very small coastal (natural) harbor located in United States, on the North Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 44.3833° N, 68.0833° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 15.5 m, an anchorage depth near 15.5 m, cargo pier depths around 1.8 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 Winter Harbor
Where is Port of Winter Harbor located?
Port of Winter Harbor is a seaport located in United States, on the North Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 44.3833° N, 68.0833° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Winter Harbor?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Winter Harbor is USWH5 — country code US, location code WH5.
How deep is Port of Winter Harbor?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Winter Harbor has a channel depth of about 15.5 m, an anchorage depth of about 15.5 m, cargo pier depths of about 1.8 m.
Does Port of Winter Harbor require a pilot?
Pilotage is not listed as compulsory at Port of Winter Harbor, though pilots are available.
What type of harbor is Port of Winter Harbor?
Port of Winter Harbor is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Winter Harbor have?
Port of Winter Harbor is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Winter Harbor are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #6680), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →