2008 REED’s East Coast Edition - Pilot Notes
Sakonnet River
northward has a vertical clearance of 65ft. The
adjacent unused railroad bridge has a swing
Tides p. 381, Differences p. 522
span, but is maintained in the open position.
Currents p. 560, Differences p. 694
There is also an overhead power cable at the
railroad bridge that has a vertical clearance of
Pilotage: The Sakonnet River connects 81ft. A new bridge is under construction at the
Rhode Island Sound with Mount Hope Bay same location.
t
on the N end of Narragansett Bay. A large Anchorage: Secure anchorage is available in
group of fish weirs are located along the W several coves along either side of the Sakon-
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shore of the river near its entrance. Sakonnet net River. In addition, transient dockage and
Light lighthouse marks the entrance to the moorings may be found in Sakonnet Harbor
river from Rhode Island Sound. and in Tiverton, at the head of the river.
Hazards: The bridges and bridge ruins list-
Waypoints
ed below act as dams on the Sakonnet River,
maintaining different water levels on either
Sakonnet Light
side of them, and causing dangerous currents
41 27.2N, 71 12.2W Fl W 6s Red
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tts
through them. Most vessels may pass only at
195°-350°. White conical tower on cyllindrical pier.
hus
slack water.
Bridges: The abutment of a former highway
Entrance Lighted Whistle Buoy SR
bridge near Almy Point has a horizontal clear-
41 25.7N, 71 13.4W Mo (A) W 6M Red/white
assac
ance of 100ft. The fixed highway bridge .8 mile
stripes with red topmark M
Narragansett Bay
Security Broadcast System: There is a
voluntary security broadcast system for com-
mercial vessels in Narragansett Bay on VHF
Tides p. 381, Differences p. 522
13.
Currents p. 576, Differences p. 694
Hazards: The seas over Brenton Reef break
in heavy swells and are extremely hazardous.
Pilotage: The approaches to Narragansett Vessels approaching from E should stay well
Bay are split into the East and West Passages, S of Seal Ledge, and pass W of buoys R 2 and
which run up either side of Conanicut Is- R 4.
land. Beavertail Light lighthouse marks the S
Waypoints
end of the island. Another light, Castle Hill,
is located on the E shore of the East Passage.
Beavertail Light
The Newport and Jamestown bridges serve 41 26.9N, 71 23.98W Fl W 6s 15M
as landmarks visible from sea.
Square granite tower attached to white dwelling.
Newport Harbor is located just inside the
Obscured 175°-215°, lit 24hrs, 1 blast every 30s.
East Passage. A large fort marks the S end
of the harbor. Jamestown harbor is located
Narragansett Bay Entrance Lighted Whistle Buoy NB
on the W side of the East Passage and the
23.0N, 71 23.4W Mo (A) W 6M Red/White
Melville Complex, a large yachting center, is
stripes with red spherical topmark. RACON B (– • • •).
4nm north of Newport. Cruise ships, com-
mercial shipping, and extensive yacht traffic
1 horn every 15s.
runs through the East Passage. Brenton Point Lighted Whistle Buoy 2, SW of shoal
Traffic Separation Scheme: An unbuoyed
41 25.9N, 71 21.8W Q R 5M Red
traffic separation scheme running N and
S for 11.5nm leads through Rhode Island Newton Rock Bell Buoy NR
Sound toward Narragansett Bay. There are
41 26.6N, 71 24.2W Green/Red
buoys in the separation zone and northern
precautionary area marking a U.S. Navy tor-
bands.
pedo test range. They are not related to the Whale Rock Lighted Gong Buoy 3
traffic scheme.
41 26.7N, 71 25.2W Fl G 4s 4M Green
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