General - Burr's Marina is the second set of docks on the western shore of the Thames River. The surrounding residential area has a small-town atmosphere.
Open - All year round
Position - 41° 20.1' N 72° 05.9' W
Tides;
Reference port -
Mean time differences - HW: minutes ± ; LW: minutes ±
Heights in metres -
Charts;
NOAA - 13213
Approach & Entrance; From Long Island Sound head for the Thames River.
Follow the channel to Hess tanks and then bear NW to Green's Harbor. Burr's Marina is the second set of docks on the western shore
Berths & Moorings - 136 slips with 30 reserved for transients. 25 moorings with 6 available to visiting yachts. The moorings are served by a launch. Reservations are preferred.
Maximum length - 100'
Formalities - Not known
Contact ;
Tel - (860) 443-8457
Fax - (860) 443-845
Email - burrsmarina@juno.com
VHF Ch - 9
Call sign -
Water - On the pontoons.
Electric - On the pontoons.
Fuel - On the fuel dock.
Weather forecast - Not known.
Security - Not known.
Internet Access - At the office.
Other Facilities & Services - Pool. Picnic Area with Grills. Fishing Charter. Toilets. Showers. Laundry. Pump out. Docking Assistance. Concierge. Boaters' Lounge. Dock Carts. Mail & Package Hold. Phone Messages. Ice. Travelift (20T). Forklift. Hull Repairs. Rigger. Divers. Engine Repairs. Electrical Repairs. Electronic Sales. Electronics Repairs. Bottom Cleaning. Brightwork. Air Conditioning. Refrigeration. Compound. Wash & Wax. Interior Cleaning.
Shopping and Provisions - Within 1 mile; Convenience Store. Delicatessen. Health Food. Wine & Beer. Bank with ATM. Florist. Lobster Pound. Beauty Salon. Barber Shop. Bookstore
Eating Out - There are several restaurants near to Burr's Marina.
Transport;
Bikes -
Bus Service - New London Historic Shuttle runs a local service. Greyhound runs intercity services 447-3841
Taxis - Harrys 442-4054. A Touch Of Class 440-3898
Car Rental - Enterprise 442-833
Train Service -
Water Taxi -
Ferry Service - To Block Island and Fishers Island
Airport(s) - TF Green - 50 miles. Bradley - 60 miles.
Local Area -
Sporting Facilities - Tennis Courts. Golf Course. Bowling
Sightseeing - Coast Guard Academy.
Museums and Cultural Attractions - Monte Cristo Cottage, the boyhood home of Eugene O'Neill. Gardes Arts. Eugene O'Neill Theater.
Special Events - Sail-fest in mid July
Children's Stuff - Playground.
Other - Pool. Picnic Area with Grills. Fishing Charter. Ocean Beach has an old fashioned boardwalk. Dive Shop. Movie Theatre.
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