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Port of JAMESTOWN BASIN

USWBK🇺🇸USA

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About Port of JAMESTOWN BASIN

Jamestown Basin is a harbor located in Virginia, USA. It serves as a historical site and a protected anchorage.

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Elevation
-1m

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References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
7278336 →

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Marina

Region

Area
US East Coast
Latitude
37.2247°
Longitude
-76.7783°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of JAMESTOWN BASIN?

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The approach to JAMESTOWN BASIN is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Deepwater Shoals Lighthouse at 8.2 NM to the SE. Other aids include Pages Rock (10.5 NM ENE), York Spit (10.5 NM ENE), Point of Shoals (11.1 NM SSE), Bells Rock (15.6 NM N). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of JAMESTOWN BASIN?

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The Port of JAMESTOWN BASIN 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 JAMESTOWN BASIN?

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You can track vessels near JAMESTOWN BASIN (USWBK) 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 USWBK on the live map.

Where is the Port of JAMESTOWN BASIN?

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The Port of JAMESTOWN BASIN is a port in US. Its UN/LOCODE is USWBK — 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 USWBK 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 JAMESTOWN BASIN?

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The Port of JAMESTOWN BASIN 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.