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Port of Cold Spring Harbor

USHQ2🇺🇸USA

Port Location

About Port of Cold Spring Harbor

Cold Spring Harbor is a natural harbor located on the North Shore of Long Island, New York. It serves as a sheltered anchorage and marina. The harbor is primarily used by recreational vessels.

Background
Cold Spring Harbor is a hamlet and census-designated place (CDP) in the Town of Huntington, in Suffolk County, on the North Shore of Long Island in New York. As of the 2020 census, Cold Spring Harbor had a population of 3,064.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
2m

Operations & Services

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
8491666 →
Wikidata
Q953080 →
Wikipedia
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Identification

UN/LOCODE
USHQ2
Country
🇺🇸USA
Time Zone
UTC-5
Feature Type
HBR (Harbor)

Classification

Type
Marina

Region

Subdivision
US-NY
Area
US East Coast
Latitude
40.8633°
Longitude
-73.4639°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Cold Spring Harbor?+
The approach to Cold Spring Harbor is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Huntington Harbor Lighthouse at 3.2 NM to the NNE. Other aids include Cold Spring Harbor (3.3 NM NNW), Huntington Lighthouses (3.3 NM NNW), Lloyd Harbor (3.4 NM NNE), Eaton'S Neck (6.3 NM NNE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Cold Spring Harbor?+
The Port of Cold Spring Harbor is located within the US East Coast shipping lane — a major shipping corridor serving ports along the Atlantic seaboard of the United States. This strategic position influences vessel traffic density, anchorage availability, and port scheduling.
How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Cold Spring Harbor?+
You can track vessels near Cold Spring Harbor (USHQ2) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page or search for USHQ2 on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Cold Spring Harbor?+
The Port of Cold Spring Harbor operates in the UTC-5 time zone. Operating hours, VTS schedules, and pilot availability vary — vessel agents should confirm with the port authority in advance, especially for night arrivals or weekend operations.