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JamestownSH SHN
LargeOpen RoadsteadSouth Atlantic Ocean
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UNLOCODESH SHN
Water BodySouth Atlantic Ocean
SizeLarge
TypeOpen Roadstead
Channel Depth23.2 m
Lat-15.9167
Lng-5.7167
Classificationfeeder_202606
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About This Seaport
The code SH SHN points to Jamestown, capital of Saint Helena and one of the remotest ports in the South Atlantic. A monthly lo-lo freight service links the island to the mainland: since March 2024 MACS has run the route from Cape Town with the vessel MV Karoline, cargo transhipped at Cape Town or Walvis Bay and discharged at Rupert's Bay. In September 2025 the purpose-built Rupert's Cargo Facility opened there, ending centuries of cargo work at the Jamestown wharf; goods then move by road to the island capital. With only an open roadstead and no deep-water container quay, the port's role is island supply — general cargo and containers for local use rather than commercial transhipment. For regular container logistics Cape Town remains the nearest genuine hub, while St Helena Airport offers air freight for urgent shipments.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UN/LOCODE of Jamestown?▼
The UN/LOCODE of Jamestown is SH SHN. This international code identifies ports and logistics locations worldwide.
Where is the port of Jamestown located?▼
The port of Jamestown is located in Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha (South Atlantic Ocean).
What is the size of the port Jamestown?▼
Jamestown is a Large harbor of type Open Roadstead.
What is the channel depth of Jamestown?▼
The channel depth of Jamestown is 23.2 meters.
Location & Weather
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-15.91667, -5.71667
Channel depth: 23.2 m
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