- Shelter
- NW, N, W
- Seabed
- sand
- Anchoring
- Allowed
Anchorage at Belfast Harbour, at the north end of Penobscot Bay where the Passagassawakeag River meets the bay, in Maine. Sand bottom.
- Water
Guide
Approach and anchoring
The channel into Belfast Harbour carries about 20 ft, with a regional tidal range near 10.5 ft. The sand bottom holds well, with shelter from north-west through north and west; the harbour is open to the south-east. Belfast Marina lies 0.6 NM to the north-west, Castine Town Dock 8.7 NM to the east.
Practical
Fresh water is available at the anchorage. Belfast Marina, 0.6 NM north-west, has berths, and Front Street Shipyard handles larger yachts and repairs. The town centre is a short walk from the waterfront for provisions.
Ashore
Belfast town, just above the waterfront, has shops, restaurants and a chandlery within walking distance. The harbour walk links the city landing to Steamboat Landing Park along the Passagassawakeag River.
Key facts
- Type
- Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 44.42146, -68.99175 (44°25.29'N 68°59.50'W)
- Country
- United States
- Shelter
- Sheltered from north-west, north, west winds
- Seabed
- sand
- Anchoring
- Allowed
- Services
- Water
- Boaters' rating
- 3.3/5
- Updated
- July 7, 2026
Getting there
Belfast Anchorage lies at 44°25.29'N 68°59.50'W, that is 44.42146, -68.99175 in decimal degrees.
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Which winds is Belfast Anchorage sheltered from?
Belfast Anchorage is sheltered from north-west, north, west winds.
Can you anchor at Belfast Anchorage?
Yes, anchoring is allowed at Belfast Anchorage.
How do boaters rate Belfast Anchorage?
Belfast Anchorage is rated 3.3/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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