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Port of SWAN QUARTER

USSQ2🇺🇸USA

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About Port of SWAN QUARTER

Swan Quarter is a canal port located in Hyde County, North Carolina. It serves as a point of access for local maritime activities.

Background
Swan Quarter is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Hyde County, North Carolina, United States. It is the county seat of Hyde County. As of the 2020 census, Swan Quarter had a population of 275.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
-1m

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References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
4494819 →
Wikidata
Q3111118 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.swanquarterly.net →

Identification

UN/LOCODE
USSQ2
Country
🇺🇸USA
Time Zone
UTC-5
Feature Type
CNL (Canal)

Classification

Type
Port

Region

Area
US East Coast
Latitude
35.3917°
Longitude
-76.3246°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of SWAN QUARTER?

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The approach to SWAN QUARTER is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Hyde County Lighthouse Lighthouse at 23.7 NM to the SE. Other aids include Ocracoke (23.9 NM SE), Oliver Reef (Hatteras Inlet) (28.7 NM ESE), Hatteras Inlet (31.3 NM ESE), Chowan County Lighthouse (35.4 NM NW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of SWAN QUARTER?

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The Port of SWAN QUARTER 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 SWAN QUARTER?

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You can track vessels near SWAN QUARTER (USSQ2) 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 USSQ2 on the live map.

Where is the Port of SWAN QUARTER?

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The Port of SWAN QUARTER is a port in US. Its UN/LOCODE is USSQ2 — the five-character code the UNECE assigns to trade and transport locations, and the identifier used on shipping documents and in port calls.

What does the UN/LOCODE USSQ2 mean?

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The first two characters, US, are the ISO country code for US. The remaining three identify the location within that country. The code is issued by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe and is the international standard for naming ports in trade and transport systems.

What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of SWAN QUARTER?

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The Port of SWAN QUARTER 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.