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The Chandlery at Essex, Essex, Connecticut, USA

General - The Chandlery at Essex lies on the Connecticut River off Long Island Sound in the NE of the USA.

Open - All year round

Position - 41° 21' N 72° 23.1' W

Tides;
Reference port -
Mean time differences - HW: minutes ± ; LW: minutes ±
Heights in metres -
MHWS MHWN MLWN MLWS
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Charts;
NOAA - 12375

Approach and Entrance - From Long Island Sound make for the mouth of the Connecticut River (41° 16' N 72° 19' W). Proceed some 5 miles up river to Essex on the W shore. The Chandlery at Essex lies just past marker 26 and the entrance to Middle Cove.

Berths & Moorings - 44 slips with 10 reserved for transients. 55 moorings with 10 available to visiting yachts. The moorings are served by a launch. Reservations are preferred.

Maximum length - 120'

Formalities - Not known.

Contact ;
Tel - (860) 767-8267
Fax - (860) 767-0356
Email -
VHF Ch - 68
Call sign -

Water - On the pontoons.

Electric -
On the pontoons. 30 amp & 50 amp.

Fuel - Gasoline & Diesel.

Propane - Not known.

Ice - Block & Cube are available on site.

Weather forecast - Not known.

Security - Not known.

Internet Access - At the marina office.

Other Marina Facilities, Services & Supplies - Docking Assistance. Trash Pick Up. Dock Carts. Mail & Package Hold. Phone Messages. Fax. Ships' Store. CNG. Toilets. Showers. Laundry. Pump out.

Boatyard Facilities & Services - No yard but the following are available; Bottom Cleaning. Divers. Interior Cleaning.

Shopping and Provisions - Most provisions can be obtained in Essex

Bank - Near in Essex.

Eating Out - There are several restaurants near to The Chandlery at Essex.

Transport;
Bikes - Essex Village Provisioning (767-7376).
Bus Service -
Taxis - Essex Taxi (767-7433). Essex Limo (767-2152).
Car Rental - Enterprise (395-0758). Thrifty (399-5146).
Train Service - Old Saybrook Shoreline - 4 miles away.
Water Taxi -
Ferry Service -
Airport(s) - Groton - 20 miles. Bradley - 55 miles away.

Local Area -
Sporting & Recreational Facilities - Fitness Center. Jogging Paths. Roller Blade & Bike Paths. Tennis Courts. Dive Shop. Golf Course. Bowling. Swimming Pool. Volleyball.
Sightseeing - Essex Train & Steamboat. A 46 sight, 1.5 mile, Walking Tour, many of the buildings that line the lanes of Essex Village date back to the 17th century. River Quest Cruises
Museums and Cultural Attractions - Connecticut River Museum, housed in an 1878 warehouse at the old Essex Steamboat Dock, it interprets early area life with an emphasis on maritime history. Ivoryton Playhouse. Essex Historical Society.
Special Events - Concerts in the Park on Wednesday nights.
Children's Stuff - Playground.
Other - Picnic Area with Grills. Nott Island Beach. Town Park.

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