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Wickford Shipyard, Wickford, Rhode Island, USA

General - Wickford Shipyard lies on the Western Narragansett Bay on the NE coast of the USA. The facility combines slips and boat yard.

Open - All year round

Position - 41° 34.2' N 71° 26.7' W

Charts;
NOAA - 13221

Tides -

Reference port -
Mean time differences - HW: minutes ± ; LW: minutes ±
Heights in metres -
MHWS MHWN MLWN MLWS
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Depths at MLW - Entrance - 9'. Fuel Dock - 9'. Slips - 7'.

Protection/Shelter - Wickford Cove is one of the best hurricane holes in the area.

Approach and Entrance - From the Atlantic Ocean make for Western Narragansett Bay. And then for Wickford Harbor. Wickford Shipyard is first facility to port, at buoy G7. Look for the massive 2 story white structure.


Berths & Moorings - 135 slips with 10 reserved for transients. Reservations cannot be made.

Maximum length - 60'

Formalities - Not known.

Contact ;
Tel - (401) 884-1725
Fax - (401) 294-7736
Email -
VHF Ch -
Call sign -

Water - On the pontoons.

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

Fuel - Gasoline & Diesel.

Weather forecast - Not known.

Security - Not known.

Internet Access - Not known.

Other Marina Facilities, Services & Supplies - Docking Assistance. Mail & Package Hold. Phone Messages. Fax. Toilets. Showers. Laundry.

Boatyard Facilities & Services - Crane. Forklift. Launching Ramp. Engine Mechanic. Hull Repairs. Bottom Cleaning. Brightwork. Compound. Wash & Wax. Metal Fabrication. Awlgrip. Air Conditioning. Refrigeration. Divers. Interior Cleaning. Propeller Repairs. Inflatable Repairs. Life Raft Service. Total Refits.

Shopping and Provisions - Most provisions can be obtained in Wickford less than 0.5 mile away.

Bank - In Wickford less than 0.5 mile away.

Chandlers or Ships' Store - On site.

Propane - Over a mile away.

Ice - Block & Cube are available on site.

Eating Out - There are several restaurants within a mile of Wickford Shipyard.

Transport -
Bikes - Rons Bicycle (294-2238).
Bus Service - RIPTA to Providence
Taxis - Bay Taxi (461-0780).
Car Rental - Enterprise (885-7558).
Train Service - Amtrak at West Kingstown - 12 miles away.
Water Taxi -
Ferry Service -
Airport(s) - TF Green - 20 miles away.

Local Area -
Sporting & Recreational Facilities - Swimming Pool. Tennis Courts. Boat Rentals. Golf Course. Fitness Center. Horseback Riding. Bowling. Fishing Charter.
Sightseeing - Wickford historic district. John Updike modeled the village in his novel, "The Witches of Eastwick", on Wickford.
Museums and Cultural Attractions - Smith's Castle Museum, from 1678, is one of the oldest plantation houses in the USA. "Old" St. Paul's Church, built in 1707, it is one of the oldest Episcopal churches in America.
Marine Conservation -
Special Events - Wickford Arts Festival is the 2nd week July. International Quahog Festival is in late August. Block Island Sleigh Ride, an October sailing race to Block Island.
Children's Stuff - Playground.
Other - Beach. Picnic Area. Grills.

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