Port of Jamestown (SH SHN)
Saint Helena
| Port information | |
|---|---|
| UN/LOCODE | SH SHN |
| Coordinates | -15.9167, -5.7167 (15°55′S 5°43′W) |
| Nearest city | Jamestown |
| Body of water | South Atlantic Ocean |
| First port of entry | Yes |
| Harbor | |
|---|---|
| Harbor size | Large |
| Harbor type | Open roadstead |
| Shelter | Poor |
| Tidal range | 1.1 m |
| Channel depth | 23.2 m |
| Anchorage depth | 27 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 1.8 m |
| Services | |
|---|---|
| Pilotage compulsory | No |
| Pilotage available | No |
| Tug assistance | No |
| Quarantine / pratique | Yes |
| Medical facilities | Yes |
| Nearest airport | Yes |
| Entrance restricted by ice | No |
| Entrance restricted by tide | Yes |
Facilities
Wharves
Anchorage
Cranes
Fixed crane
Lifts up to 24 t
Supplies
Fresh water
Provisions
Located in Saint Helena, the port of Jamestown serves as a call point for merchant shipping. By World Port Index classification, Jamestown has a Large harbor of the Open roadstead type. Ships approaching Jamestown work with a channel depth of 23.2 m.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is the port of Jamestown located?
- Jamestown is a seaport in Saint Helena.
- What is the UN/LOCODE of Jamestown?
- The UN/LOCODE for Jamestown is SH SHN.
- What is the channel depth at Jamestown?
- The channel depth at Jamestown is 23.2 m.
Distance to major hubs
- Shanghai China 14433 km
- Rotterdam Netherlands 7607 km
- Los Angeles USA 13048 km
- Mina Jabal Ali United Arab Emirates 8004 km
- Hamburg Germany 7870 km
- Santos Brazil 4321 km
- Durban South Africa 4053 km
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