Castine Town Dock, Castine, Maine, USA

General - Castine Town Dock lies at the entrance to the River Penobscot.

Position - 44º 23.2' N 68º 47.8' W

Tides;
Reference port -
Mean time differences - HW: minutes ± ; LW: minutes ±
Heights in metres -

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Charts;
NOAA - 13302, 13309

Approach & Entrance; East Penobscot Bay to RW bell "CH". Then steer 075° up river

Berths & Moorings - There are floating docks at the foot of two gangplanks that peel off from the main wharf. 200 moorings of which 15 are reserved for visitors.

Maximum length - Not known

Formalities - Not known

Contact ;
Tel - (207) 266-7711
Fax - (207) 326-9465
Email -
VHF Ch - 16
Call sign -

Water - Not known.

Electric - None

Fuel - None.

Weather forecast - Not known.

Security - Not known.

Internet - Access at Castine Library.

Other Facilities & Services - Toilets. Laundry. Divers. Engine mechanic. Hull Repairs. Rigger. Cleaning. Propeller Repairs. Woodworking. Inflatable Repairs.

Shopping - Most provisions can be obtained in the town of Castine.

Eating Out - There are a few restaurants close by.

Local Area - Castine is interesting town and the Town Dock offers a very convenient location. Castine's four hundred years of history permeate the town - it's lived under five "flags"; Native American, British, Dutch, French and USA. Restored houses and commercial buildings line the streets making a walk literally an historic tour. Visit the Castine Historical Society, the Wilson Museum and John Perkins House that dates from 1665

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