A marina, yacht club, and yacht yard are in a basin about 400 yards E of the Container Terminal (Pier 9). The marina is protected by a concrete breakwater and has five piers with covered and open berths for more than 400 craft; each berth has electrical and water connections. In 2002, the reported approach depth was 20 feet with 10 feet alongside the slips. The yacht yard at the inner end of the basin has a lift that can handle craft up to 70 feet for hull, engine, and electronic repairs, or dry open or covered storage. Gasoline, diesel fuel, water, ice, marine supplies, pump-out station, and berths with electricity are available in the yacht basin. A launching ramp is available, and a mooring area is N of the marina.
Navigation:
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Galveston occupies the entire width of the E end of Galveston Island. The wharves are built along Galveston Channel on the N side of the city, and the S side fronts upon the Gulf from which the city is protected by a concrete seawall 17 feet high. Galveston, although widely known as the major seashore resort in the SW, is essentially and primarily a place of maritime commerce and industry.
Pelican Island, an artificial island, is on the N side of Galveston Channel and protects the channel from northers. A rail and highway causeway crosses Galveston Channel and connects Galveston Island with Pelican Island. The bascule span has a clearance of 12 feet. The single bascule leaf overhangs the channel above a clearance of 75 feet when the bridge is open, and caution is necessary. An overhead power cable close E of the bridge has a clearance of 85 feet.
