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Port Gamble

USPGH🇺🇸USA

Port Location

About Port Gamble

Also known as: Port Gamble, Port Gamble Bay

Port Gamble is a harbor located on the Kitsap Peninsula in Washington, USA, near the entrance to Hood Canal. It historically served as a significant lumber port. The harbor offers compulsory pilotage and tug services.

Background
Port Gamble an unincorporated community on the northwestern shore of the Kitsap Peninsula in Kitsap County, Washington, United States. It is also a small, eponymous bay, along which the community lies, near the entrance to Hood Canal. The unincorporated communities of Port Gamble and Little Boston, part of Kitsap County, lie on the west and the east side, respectively, of the mouth of this bay. The Port Gamble Historic District, a U.S. National Historic Landmark, covers one of the nation's best-preserved western lumber towns.

Current Conditions

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
6ft
Tidal Range
2ft
Elevation
1m

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Unknown
Pilotage Compulsory
Unknown
Tug Assistance
Unknown
Drydock
U
Repair Code
U

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
17230 →
GeoNames ID
5807224 →
Wikidata
Q178579 →
Wikipedia
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Identification

UN/LOCODE
USPGH
Country
🇺🇸USA
Time Zone
UTC-8
Feature Type
HBR (Harbor)

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Coastal natural
Shelter
Excellent

Region

Subdivision
US-WA
Area
US West Coast
Latitude
47.8537°
Longitude
-122.5788°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port Gamble?+
The approach to Port Gamble is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Skunk Bay Lighthouse at 4 NM to the N. Other aids include Point No Point (4.1 NM NNE), Bush Point (10.7 NM N), Mukilteo (12.4 NM ENE), West Point (12.9 NM SSE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What major shipping routes pass near the Port Gamble?+
The Port Gamble is located within the US West Coast shipping lane — a major trans-Pacific trade route serving West Coast ports 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 Gamble?+
You can track vessels near Port Gamble (USPGH) 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 USPGH on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port Gamble?+
The Port Gamble operates in the UTC-8 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.