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The Mersey River, although it could be dangerous in extreme NEly conditions, is a substantial, well sheltered all weather port.  The river is navigable for about 1.5 nm until it reaches the bridge carrying the Bass Highway.  This has a height limit of around 8 metres.  Much of the river is taken up with commercial wharf operations and recreational vessels are moored mostly at the southern end of the river in the vicinity of the Mersey Yacht Club.
The Mersey River, although it could be dangerous in extreme NEly conditions, is a substantial, well sheltered all weather port.  The river is navigable for about 1.5 nm until it reaches the bridge carrying the Bass Highway.  This has a height limit of around 8 metres.  Much of the river is taken up with commercial wharf operations and recreational vessels are moored mostly at the southern end of the river in the vicinity of the Mersey Yacht Club.
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The Mersey Bluff light (Gp Fl 4, 20 sec) provides good guidance approaching Devonport.  It has red sectors which define danger areas to the west and east.  In particular, the eastern red sector provides warning of the Horseshoe Reef area which lies 2.5 nm to the east of the Mersey River.  On approaching the river mouth, the leads bear 204 degrees.  There are lit port and starboard markers defining the channel once in the river.
The Mersey Bluff light (Gp Fl 4, 20 sec) provides good guidance approaching Devonport.  It has red sectors which define danger areas to the west and east.  In particular, the eastern red sector provides warning of the Horseshoe Reef area which lies 2.5 nm to the east of the Mersey River.  On approaching the river mouth, the leads bear 204 degrees.  There are lit port and starboard markers defining the channel once in the river.
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Revision as of 14:43, 3 May 2016

World ▶ Australia ▶ Tasmania ▶ Devonport

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Devonport - Tasmania
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Overview

Devonport is a small city (pop 25,000) on the NW coast of Tasmania. The port is the terminal for the Spirit of Tasmania ferry service from [Melbourne].

The Mersey River, although it could be dangerous in extreme NEly conditions, is a substantial, well sheltered all weather port. The river is navigable for about 1.5 nm until it reaches the bridge carrying the Bass Highway. This has a height limit of around 8 metres. Much of the river is taken up with commercial wharf operations and recreational vessels are moored mostly at the southern end of the river in the vicinity of the Mersey Yacht Club.

Charts

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Weather

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Passages

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Islands

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Navigation

Mersey River Leads
Mersey River Entrance

The Mersey Bluff light (Gp Fl 4, 20 sec) provides good guidance approaching Devonport. It has red sectors which define danger areas to the west and east. In particular, the eastern red sector provides warning of the Horseshoe Reef area which lies 2.5 nm to the east of the Mersey River. On approaching the river mouth, the leads bear 204 degrees. There are lit port and starboard markers defining the channel once in the river.

Communication

Add here VHF channel for coastguard, harbor masters. etc.

Also see World Cruiser's Nets

Entrance

Submit details about facilities for checking in - where to dock, location of immigration & customs, etc.

Berthing

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

Anchorages

List details of all safe anchorages in the area.

Yacht Repairs and Services

Marine Stores

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Repairs/Yards

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

Fuel
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Water
water notes
Electricity
electricity notes

Things to do Ashore

Tourism

List places of interest, tours, etc.

Grocery & Supply Stores

Eateries

Internet/WiFi

Available?

Laundry

Motorbike & Car Rentals

Garbage Disposal

?

Transportation

List transportation (local and/or international.)

Cruiser's Friends

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Forum Discussions

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Links

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