- Shelter
- NE, E
- Seabed
- algae, mud
- Anchoring
- Allowed
Anchorage off the town of Basse-Terre, administrative capital of Guadeloupe, on the south-west coast of Basse-Terre island. Mud and weed bottom.
- Pontoon
Guide
Approach and anchoring
Shelter only from NE and E. Open to swell from the south and west. Marina de Rivière-Sens lies 1.1 nm south-east and is the usual stop for this part of the coast.
Practical
Pontoon ashore according to Navily. Town shops and services within walking distance.
History
Fort Delgrès began in 1649 as the château de la Basse-Terre built by Charles Houël and became Fort Saint-Charles in 1753. In 1802 Louis Delgrès and Ignace held it against General Richepance, sent by Napoleon to restore slavery. It has been a monument historique since 1977.
Key facts
- Type
- Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 15.99419, -61.73220 (15°59.65'N 61°43.93'W)
- Country
- Guadeloupe
- Shelter
- Sheltered from north-east, east winds
- Seabed
- algae, mud
- Anchoring
- Allowed
- Services
- Pontoon
- Boaters' rating
- 1.3/5
- Updated
- October 14, 2026
Getting there
Basse-Terre lies at 15°59.65'N 61°43.93'W, that is 15.99419, -61.73220 in decimal degrees.
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Which winds is Basse-Terre sheltered from?
Basse-Terre is sheltered from north-east, east winds.
Can you anchor at Basse-Terre?
Yes, anchoring is allowed at Basse-Terre.
How do boaters rate Basse-Terre?
Basse-Terre is rated 1.3/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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