Port of West Boylston

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About Port of West Boylston

West Boylston is a canal port established in 1642 in Massachusetts, USA. It is situated inland, serving as a historical transportation link.

Background
West Boylston is a town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States and a northern suburb of Worcester. The population was 7,877 at the 2020 census. West Boylston includes the village of Oakdale, located on the opposite side of the Wachusett Reservoir from West Boylston center along Route 140. Although the town was split off from Boylston, it has a larger population than its eastern namesake.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
120m

Region

Subdivision
US-MA
Latitude
42.3667°
Longitude
-71.7833°

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
4948180 →
Wikidata
Q2562576 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.westboylston.com →

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port

History

Established
1642

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of West Boylston?

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The approach to West Boylston is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Notable faux lighthouses: Lighthouse at 28.3 NM to the SE. Other aids include Pleasure Bay (34.2 NM E), Long Island Head (36.7 NM E), Deer Island (36.8 NM E), Nix's Mate Daybeacon (37.3 NM E). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of West Boylston on?

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The Port of West Boylston is situated on the North Atlantic Ocean in US. The area falls within the temperate maritime climate zone, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.

How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of West Boylston?

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You can track vessels near West Boylston (USWBM) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course.

Where is the Port of West Boylston?

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The Port of West Boylston is a port in US. Its UN/LOCODE is USWBM — 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 USWBM 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 West Boylston?

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The Port of West Boylston 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.