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Port Overview
Angel Island is a strategically positioned maritime facility located in San Francisco Bay, California, United States. Situated within the San Francisco-Oakland metropolitan maritime region, the port serves as a critical navigation point and historical maritime landmark. While primarily known for its historical significance and national park status, the island presents unique maritime infrastructure capabilities within the San Francisco Bay ecosystem.
Geographic Location & Access
Coordinates: 37.8675°N, -122.434°E
Located centrally in San Francisco Bay, Angel Island offers exceptional navigational access with multiple approach channels. The port benefits from the bay’s natural protection, providing sheltered maritime conditions and strategic positioning near major shipping lanes. The island’s geographic configuration allows for moderate maritime operations with challenging but manageable navigation requirements.
Climate characteristics include mild maritime conditions typical of the San Francisco Bay area, with moderate temperatures and occasional fog patterns that can impact visibility. Prevailing northwest winds and predictable tidal ranges characterize the local maritime environment.
Port Infrastructure & Facilities
While Angel Island is not a traditional commercial port, it offers limited maritime infrastructure:
– Pier length: Approximately 150 meters
– Maximum draft: 50 meters
– Limited cargo handling capabilities
– Primarily serves recreational and historical maritime purposes
– Small-scale berthing facilities for tour boats and private vessels
– Basic maritime support infrastructure
Technical Specifications
– Maximum vessel draft: 50 meters
– Channel depth: Varies, approximately 10-15 meters
– Tidal range: 2-3 meters
– Navigation challenges due to bay currents and potential fog conditions
– Limited pilotage services
– Restricted commercial maritime operations
Operational Services
Limited operational services include:
– Basic vessel mooring
– Passenger ferry connections
– Emergency maritime support
– Minimal cargo handling capabilities
– Restricted bunkering services
– National park management maritime infrastructure
Commercial & Economic Aspects
Angel Island’s maritime significance is primarily historical and recreational rather than commercial:
– Part of California State Parks system
– Tourism-oriented maritime operations
– Limited economic maritime impact
– Serves as a cultural and historical maritime landmark
– Minimal commercial shipping activities
Strategic Importance
Strategic value derives from:
– Historical maritime significance
– National park status
– Unique geographic positioning in San Francisco Bay
– Navigation point of interest
– Cultural and educational maritime resource
– Potential emergency maritime support location
Conclusion
Angel Island represents a unique maritime environment more aligned with historical preservation and recreational maritime activities than traditional commercial port operations. Its strategic location in San Francisco Bay offers limited but specialized maritime infrastructure, primarily supporting tourism, historical interpretation, and occasional maritime research activities.
Recommended for:
– Historical maritime research
– Recreational maritime operations
– Educational maritime programs
– Limited specialized maritime support services
Limitations:
– Minimal commercial maritime capabilities
– Restricted cargo handling
– Primarily non-commercial maritime focus
Note: While technically classified as a maritime location, Angel Island functions more as a protected historical site with limited maritime infrastructure compared to standard commercial ports.
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