Delaware river & city
- Shelter
- NW, N, W, SW
- Seabed
- mud
- Anchoring
- Allowed
Anchorage off Delaware City on the Delaware River, near the eastern end of the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal, mud bottom, sheltered from NW through SW.
- Pontoon
Guide
Approach and anchoring
Approach from the Delaware River and anchor clear of the canal entrance and the main channel, where commercial traffic runs day and night. Anchoring inside the canal itself is prohibited. Holding is good in mud. The spot lies open to winds from N and E, and a strong tidal stream sets through the reach.
Practical
Delaware City Marina is 1.2 nm to the W with fuel, fresh water and shore power. Barber's Basin lies 3.8 nm to the E. The town has a small grocery and a few eating places along Clinton Street, a short walk from the waterfront.
Key facts
- Type
- Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 39.56858, -75.56516 (39°34.12'N 75°33.91'W)
- Country
- United States
- Shelter
- Sheltered from north-west, north, west, south-west winds
- Seabed
- mud
- Anchoring
- Allowed
- Services
- Pontoon
- Boaters' rating
- 2.8/5
- Updated
- July 7, 2026
Getting there
Delaware river & city lies at 39°34.12'N 75°33.91'W, that is 39.56858, -75.56516 in decimal degrees.
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Which winds is Delaware river & city sheltered from?
Delaware river & city is sheltered from north-west, north, west, south-west winds.
Can you anchor at Delaware river & city?
Yes, anchoring is allowed at Delaware river & city.
How do boaters rate Delaware river & city?
Delaware river & city is rated 2.8/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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