Marine Exchange of Alaska

Small-craft facilities.-The city of Petersburg operates two boat harbors immediately N and S of the Chatham Strait Seafoods Pier. The harbors berth up to 260 vessels from 16 to 85 feet long. In 1977, depths of 11 to 15 feet were available in the N boat harbor. In January-May 1979, depths of 12 to 15 feet were reported in the S boat harbor. Water and electrical power are available on all floats. Surfaced boat-launching ramps are in the SE corner of the N boat harbor and in the SW corner of the S boat harbor. The harbormaster assigns berths, controls the use of the small-craft grids, and maintains an office on the approach pier in the NE corner of the N boat harbor. The harbormaster's office monitors VHF-FM channel 16.

City of Petersburg, Middle Harbor Floats

Purpose: Mooring commercial vessels and recreational craft.
Owner: State of Alaska.
Operator: City of Petersburg.
Latitude (decimal): 56 48.7 N
Longitude (decimal): -132 57.7 W
Phone: 907/772-4688
Depth Alongside (feet): 13 - 16 12 12
Total Berthing Space (feet): - - -
Datum: MLLW
Remarks: Small Boat Harbor has berthing space for approximately 124 vessels.

City of Petersburg, North Harbor Floats

Petersburg County: Petersburg
Purpose: Mooring commercial vessels and recreational craft.
Latitude (decimal): 56 48.78 N
Longitude (decimal): 132 57.56 W
Phone: 907/772-4688
Depth Alongside (feet): 12 - 20 12 - 20
Total Berthing Space (feet): - -
Datum: MLLW
Remarks: An additional float with float extensions extends from inner end of north side. Small Boat Harbor has
berthing space for approximately 148 vessels. A 210- by 20-foot, timber grid is located along shore at
rear. south side of North Harbor.

City of Petersburg, South Harbor Floats.

Purpose: Mooring commercial vessels and recreational craft.
Owner: State of Alaska.
Operator: City of Petersburg.
Latitude (decimal): 56 48.56 N
Longitude (decimal): 132 57.79 W
Railway Connection: None.
Phone: (907) 772-4688
Depth Alongside (feet): 15 15 - 18 15
Total Berthing Space (feet): - - -
Datum: MLLW
Remarks: Float D is 622- by 12-foot with 50- and 62-foot stalls. Longitudinal floats have 20-foot stalls on shore
side. One 200- by 16-foot launching ramp and one 200- by 20-foot, steel grid are located at southeast
sid Small Boat Harbor has berthing space for approximately 220 vessels. Plans call for the expansion
of the Small Boat Harbor after the seaplane float is relocated.
Corps of Engnrs Waterway Code: 93846 1995 Dock Code: 095 Year of Last Survey: Alaska District