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United States Regulations
33 CFR PART 110—ANCHORAGE REGULATIONS






Title 33: Navigation and Navigable Waters

PART 110—ANCHORAGE REGULATIONS




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Authority: 33 U.S.C. 471, 1221 through 1236, 2030, 2035, 2071; 33 CFR 1.05–1(g); Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.

Source: CGFR 67–46, 32 FR 17728, Dec. 12, 1967, unless otherwise noted.

§ 110.1 General.
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(a) The areas described in subpart A of this part are designated as special anchorage areas for purposes of 33 U.S.C. §§2030(g) and 2035(j). Vessels of less than 20 meters in length, and barges, canal boats, scows, or other nondescript craft, are not required to sound signals required by rule 35 of the Inland Navigation Rules (33 U.S.C. 2035). Vessels of less than 20 meters are not required to exhibit anchor lights or shapes required by rule 30 of the Inland Navigation Rules (33 U.S.C. 2030).

(b) The anchorage grounds for vessels described in Subpart B of this part are established, and the rules and regulations in relation thereto adopted, pursuant to the authority contained in section 7 of the act of March 4, 1915, as amended (38 Stat. 1053; 33 U.S.C. 471).

(c) All bearings in the part are referred to true meridian.

(d) Geographic coordinates expressed in terms of latitude or longitude, or both, are not intended for plotting on maps or charts whose reference horizontal datum is the North American Datum of 1983 (NAD 83), unless such geographic coordinates are expressly labeled NAD 83. Geographic coordinates without the NAD 83 reference may be plotted on maps or charts referenced to NAD 83 only after application of the appropriate corrections that are published on the particular map or chart being used.

[CGFR 67–46, 32 FR 17728, Dec. 12, 1967, as amended by CGD 86–082, 52 FR 33811, Sept. 8, 1987; USCG–1998–3799, 63 FR 35526, June 30, 1998]

§ 110.1a Anchorages under Ports and Waterways Safety Act.
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(a) The anchorages listed in this section are regulated under the Ports and Waterways Safety Act (33 U.S.C. 1221 et seq.):

(1) Section 110.155 Port of New York.

(2) [Reserved]

(b) [Reserved]

[CGD 3–81–1A, 47 FR 4063, Jan. 28, 1982, as amended by CGD 96–052, 62 FR 16703, Apr. 8, 1997]

Subpart A—Special Anchorage Areas
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§ 110.4 Penobscot Bay, Maine.
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(a) Rockland Harbor. Beginning at a point bearing 244°, 1,715 yards, from Rockland Breakwater Light; thence 260°, 490 yards, to a point bearing 248° from Rockland Breakwater Light; thence 350°, 580 yards, to a point bearing 263° from Rockland Breakwater Light; thence 83°, 480 yards, to a point bearing 263° from Rockland Breakwater Light; and thence 169°, 550 yards, to the point of beginning. This area is limited to vessels no greater than 20 meters in length.

Note to paragraph (a): This area is primarily for use by yachts and other recreational craft. Temporary floats or buoy for marking the location of the anchor may be used. All moorings shall be so placed that no vessel, when anchored, shall at any time extend beyond the limits of the area. All anchoring in the area shall be under the supervision of the local harbormaster or such authority as may be designated by authorities of the City of Rockland, Maine. Requests for placement of mooring buoys shall be directed to the local government. Fixed mooring piles or stakes are prohibited.

(b) [Reserved]

[CGD01–02–129, 68 FR 44888, July 31, 2003]

§ 110.5 Casco Bay, Maine.
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(a) Beals Cove, West side of Orrs Island, Harpswell. The entire cove as defined by the shoreline and a line across the entrace bearing 215° and tangent to the shore on the north side.

(a–1) Merriconeag Sound, Harpswell. The area comprises that portion of the Sound beginning at a point on the shoreline about 1,000 feet northeasterly from the southwesterly extremity of Orrs Island at latitude 43°45'09", longitude 69°59'14", thence extending 290° to a point at latitude 43°45'10", longitude 69°59'20", thence extending 20° to a point at latitude 43°45'34", longitude 69°59'05", thence extending 110° to a point on the shoreline at latitude 43°45'33", longitude 69°58'58", thence along the shoreline to the point of beginning.

Note: The area is principally for use by yachts and other recreational craft. Fore and aft moorings will be allowed. Temporary floats or buoys for marking anchors in place will be allowed. All moorings shall be so placed that no vessel, when anchored, shall at any time extend beyond the limits of the area. Fixed mooring piles or stakes are prohibited. All anchoring in the area shall be under the supervision of the local harbor master or such authority as may be designated by authorities of the Town of Harpswell, Maine.

(a–2) Mackerel Cove, Bailey Island, Harpswell. The water area of Mackerel Cove lying northeasterly of a line from a point on Abner Point at latitude 43°43'28" N., longitude 70°00'19" W., to a point on Bailey Island at latitude 43°43'18.2" N., longitude 70°00'12.2" W.

(b) Harpswell Harbor, east side of Harpswell Neck, Harpswell. The entire area lying westerly of a line bearing 8° from the eastern extremity of Stovers Point to the point of land at the northerly end of the harbor, said point of land bearing approximately 275° from the observatory on Orrs Island.

(c) Basin Cove, west side of Harpswell Neck, Harpswell. All of the area lying northeasterly of a line bearing 350° from the northwest corner of the entrance to the cove.

(c–1) Basin Point, Potts Harbor, east side of Basin Point. The water area east of Basin Point enclosed by a line beginning at the southernmost extremity of Basin Point at latitude 43°44'17" N., longitude 70°02'36" W.; thence easterly to latitude 43°44'17" N., longitude 70°02'19" W.; thence north northeasterly to a point on the shoreline at latitude 43°44'43" N., longitude 70°02'05" W.; thence following the shoreline to the point of beginning.

(d) Mussel Cove and adjacent waters at Falmouth Foreside, Falmouth. All of the waters enclosed by a line beginning at the Dock House (F.S.) located at latitude 43°44'22" N., longitude 70°11'41" W.; thence 123°, 200 yards; thence 204°, 1,760 yards; thence 220°, 1,950 yards to Prince Point; thence along the shoreline to the point of beginning.

(e) Harraseeket River. That portion of the Harraseeket River within the mean low water lines, between Stockbridge Point and Weston Point, excluding therefrom a thoroughfare, 100 feet wide, the center line of which follows the natural channel.

Note: This area is reserved for yachts and other small recreational craft. Fore and aft moorings will be allowed in this area. Temporary floats or buoys for marking anchors or moorings in place will be allowed. Fixed mooring piles or stakes are prohibited. All moorings shall be so placed that no vessel when anchored shall at any time extend into the thoroughfare. All anchoring in the area shall be under the supervision of the local harbor master or such other authority as may be designated by the authorities of the Town of Freeport, Maine.

[CGFR 67–46, 32 FR 17728, Dec. 12, 1967]

Editorial Note: For Federal Register citations affecting §110.5, see the List of CFR Sections Affected, which appears in the Finding Aids section of the printed volume and on GPO Access.

§ 110.6 Portland Harbor, Portland, Maine (between Little Diamond Island and Great Diamond Island).
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Beginning at the southeasterly corner of the wharf, at the most southerly point of Great Diamond Island at latitude 43°40'13", longitude 70°12'00"; thence extending southwesterly to the northeasterly corner of the wharf on the easterly side of Little Diamond Island at latitude 43°40'03", longitude 70°12'15"; thence extending along the northerly side of the wharf to its shoreward end at latitude 43°40'03", longitude 70°12'17"; thence extending along the shoreline of Little Diamond Island to latitude 43°40'11", longitude 70°12'20"; thence extending northeasterly to the shoreline of the southerly side of Great Diamond Island at latitude 43°40'21", longitude 70°12'06"; thence extending along the shoreline of Great Diamond Island to the shoreward end of a wharf at latitude 43°40'15", longitude 70°12'02"; thence extending along the southwesterly side of the wharf to the point of beginning.

Note: The area is principally for use by yachts and other recreational craft. Temporary floats or buoys for marking anchors will be allowed. Fixed mooring piles or stakes are prohibited. The anchoring of vessels and placing of temporary moorings will be under the jurisdiction, and at the discretion of the local Harbor Master. All moorings shall be so placed that no moored vessels will extend beyond the limit of the area.

§ 110.6a Fore River, Portland Harbor, Portland, Maine.
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The water area beginning at a point on the shoreline near the Coast Guard Base in Position 43–38 43" N and 070–14 49" W; thence 319 to position 43–38 55" N, 070–15 03" W; thence 50 to position 43–39 06" N: 070– 14 43" W: thence 161 to mainland; and thence southwesterly along the shore to the point of beginning.

[CGD 01–87–02, 52 FR 9829, Mar. 27, 1987]

§ 110.8 Lake Champlain, N.Y. and Vt.
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(a) Ticonderoga, N.Y. An area shoreward of a line bearing 312° from Ticonderoga Light to the southeast corner of the New York State Boat Launching Ramp.

(b) Essex, N.Y. A small cove at the westerly side of Lake Champlain, shoreward of a line connecting the offshore ends of two promontories located at Essex.

(c) Shelburne, Vt. An area shoreward of a line bearing 142° from the eastern point of Collymer Pt. to Allen Hill.

(c–1) Shelburne Bay. Beginning at a point on the shoreline at latitude 44°25'53.0" N., longitude 73°14'47.3" W.; thence north to a point at latitude 44°26'04.8" N., longitude 73°14'46.6" W.; thence northwesterly to a point on the shoreline at latitude 44°26'06.9" N., longitude 73°14'50.2" W.; thence along the shoreline to the point of beginning.

(c–2) Shelburne Bay Allen Hill to La Platte River. That portion of the waters of Shelburne Bay west of the line from a point at Allen Hill at latitude 44°24'35" N., longitude 73°14'14" W.; to a point near the mouth of the La Platte River at latitude 44°24'03" N., longitude 73°14'05" W.

Note: The anchoring of vessels and placement of temporary moorings in the anchorage area described in paragraph (c–2) of this section are administered by the Harbormaster appointed by the Town of Shelburne, Vermont.

(d) Mallets Bay, Vt. The southwesterly portion of Mallets Bay, south of Coates Island and west of a line bearing 170° from the most easterly point of Coates Island to the mainland.

(e) Mallets Bay, Vt. An area in the northwesterly portion of Mallets Bay, south of a line extending from the northeasterly end of Mallets Head to the northeasterly end of Marble Island, and west of a line extending from the northeasterly end of Marble Island to the northeasterly side of Cave Island, and southerly to the point on the lower east side of Mallets Head.

(f) St. Albans Bay, Vt. An area in the northerly portion of St. Albans Bay westward of the State Pier at St. Albans Bay State Park, northeasterly of a line bearing 296°30' from the southwesterly corner of the State Pier, and southeasterly of a line parallel to and 500 feet west of the west side of the State Pier.

(g) Charlotte, Vt. An area shoreward of a line bearing 080 T from 44°16'12" N, 73°17'18" W, on Thompson's Point to 44°16'16" N, 73°16'40" W., on William's Point.

(h) Burlington Harbor, VT. The waters bounded by a line connecting the following points:



44°28[min]14.4[sec] N 73°13[min]16.5[sec] W
44°28[min]14.4[sec] N 73°13[min]19.5[sec] W
44°28[min]24.4[sec] N 73°13[min]18.4[sec] W



and thence along the shoreline to the point of the beginning. These positions have been converted to North American Datum 83.

(i) Point Au Roche, New York. The waters of Deep Bay north of a line drawn shore to shore along the 44°46'14" N line of Latitude.

Note: Anyone wishing to occupy a mooring in this area shall obtain a permit from the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation & Preservation.

[CGFR 67–46, 32 FR 17728, Dec. 12, 1967, as amended by CGFR 70–16A, 35 FR 8823, June 6, 1970; CCGD3–80–2A, 45 FR 54755, July 18, 1980; CGD3–85–02, 51 FR 4593, Feb. 6, 1986; CGD1–90–063, 56 FR 12120, Mar. 22, 1991; CGD1 91–063, 58 FR 21104, Apr. 19, 1993]

§ 110.10 Portsmouth Harbor, New Hampshire, north of Newcastle Island.
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From the northern most point of Goat Island to latitude 43°04'25" N, longitude 070°43'37" W; thence 089°30' for 1025 yards; thence 120° for 285 yards, thence 213° to the shoreline of Newcastle Island, thence along the shoreline of Newcastle Island and across the breakwater to Goat Island and to the point of beginning.

[CGD 83–1R, 48 FR 56578, Dec. 22, 1983]

§ 110.25 Beverly and Salem Harbors, Mass.
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(a) Beverly Harbor, north of Salem Neck. A line extending from the northerly end of the Salem Willows Yacht Club House 360 yards bearing 281° true to latitude 42°32'14" N., longitude 70°52'26" W.; thence north 275 yards to Monument Bar Beacon thence 540 yards bearing 080° to latitude 42°32'25" N., longitude 70°52'04" W., thence 365 yards bearing 175° to latitude 42°32'14" N., longitude 70°52'03" W.; thence 237° to the shore.

(b) Bass River. All of the area upstream of the highway bridge (Popes Bridge) outside of the dredged channel.

(c) South Channel. Bounded by a line commencing at the northern most point of Peach's Point at latitude 42°31'08.3" N, longitude 70°50'34.7" W; thence westerly to a point, at latitude 42°31'21.6" N, longitude 70°51'17.0" W off Fluen Point; thence westerly to a point at latitude 42°31'19.0" N, longtitude 70°51'49.3" W off Naugus Head; thence southwesterly to a point at latitude 42°31'00.0" N, longitude 70°52'18.5" W east of Folger Point; thence to a point at latitude 42°30'38.0" N, longitude 70°52'36.5" W; thence easterly to a point on Long Point at latitude 42°30'52.3" N, longitude 70°53'06.9" W. The areas will be principally for use by yachts and other recreational craft. Temporary floats or buoys for marking anchors will be allowed in the areas but fixed piles or stakes may not be placed. The anchoring of vessels, the placing of moorings, and the maintenance of fairways will be under the jurisdiction of the local Harbor Master.

(d) Beverly and Mackerel Coves, north side of Beverly Harbor. The water area enclosed by a line commencing at the southernmost point of Curtis Point in Beverly; thence bearing 238°, 1,400 yards to latitude 42°32'29.4" N., longitude 70°51'34" W.; thence 284°, 1,475 yards to the western shoreline of Mackerel Cove; thence north northeasterly to the point of beginning.

(e) Collins Cove, Salem, Mass. The water area enclosed by a line beginning at Monument Bar Beacon; thence 242°, 580 yards to latitude 42°32'14.5" N., longitude 70°52'46.3" W.; thence 284°, 220 yards to latitude 42°32'16" N., longitude 70°52'55" W.; thence 231°, 525 yards to a point on the shoreline; thence following the shoreline and the western boundary of the special anchorage area as described in 33 CFR 110.25(a) to the point of beginning.

[CGFR 67–46, 32 FR 17728, Dec. 12, 1967, as amended by CGD 74–189, 40 FR 6339, Feb. 11, 1975; CGD 76–192, 42 FR 39386, Aug. 4, 1977; CGD 1–83–3R, 49 FR 24723, June 15, 1984]

§ 110.26 Marblehead Harbor, Marblehead, Mass.
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The area comprises that portion of the harbor lying between the extreme low water line and southwestward of a line bearing 336° from Marblehead Neck Light to a point on Peach Point at latitude 42°31'03", longitude 70°50'30".

Note: The area is principally for use by yachts and other recreational craft. Temporary floats or buoys for marking anchors are allowed. Fixed mooring piles or stakes are prohibited. All moorings shall be so that no vessel, when anchored, shall at any time extend beyond the limits of the area. The anchoring of vessels and the placing of temporary moorings are under the jurisdiction and at the direction of the local harbormaster.

[CGFR 68–96, 33 FR 12550, Sept. 5, 1968; CGFR 68–157, 34 FR 1380, Jan. 29, 1969]

§ 110.30 Boston Harbor, Mass., and adjacent waters.
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(a) Lynn Harbor. North of a line bearing 244° from the tower of the Metropolitan District Building, extending from the shore to a point 100 feet from the east limit of the channel; east of a line bearing 358°, extending thence to a point 100 feet east of the northeast corner of the turning basin; south of a line bearing 88°, extending thence to the shore; and south and west of the shore line to its intersection with the south boundary.

(b) Vicinity of Pleasant Park Yacht Club, Winthrop. Southerly of a line bearing 276° from a point on the west side of Pleasant Street, Winthrop, 360 feet from the southwest corner of its intersection with Main Street; westerly of a line bearing 186° from a point on the south side of Main Street 140 feet from the southwest corner of its intersection with Pleasant Street; northerly of a line bearing 256° from a point on the west side of Pleasant Street 550 feet from the southwest corner of its intersection with Main Street and easterly of a line bearing 182° from a point on the south side of Main Street 640 feet from the southwest corner of its intersection with Pleasant Street.

(c) Mystic River, east side of Chelsea Bridge North. Northerly of the northerly fender pier of Chelsea Bridge North; easterly of Chelsea Bridge North; southerly of the shore line; and westerly of a line bearing 7° from the easterly end of the aforesaid fender pier.

(d) Mystic River, west side of Chelsea Bridge North. Northerly of the northerly fender pier of Chelsea Bridge North and a line extending from the westerly end of the shoreward face of the aforesaid fender pier to the southeasterly corner of the wharf projecting from the Naval Hospital grounds; easterly of the aforesaid wharf; southerly of the shore of the Naval Hospital grounds; and westerly of Chelsea Bridge North.

(e) Vicinity of South Boston Yacht Club, South Boston. Northerly of a line bearing 96° from the stack of the heating plant of the Boston Housing Authority in South Boston; easterly of a line bearing 5° from the west shaft of the tunnel of the Boston Main Drainage Pumping Station; southerly of the shore line; and westerly of a line bearing 158° from the northeast corner of the iron fence marking the east boundary of the South Boston Yacht Club property.

(f) Dorchester Bay, in vicinity of Savin Hill Yacht Club. Northerly of a line bearing 64° from the stack of the old power plant of the Boston Elevated Railway on Freeport Street in Dorchester; westerly of a line bearing 163° from the stack of the Boston Main Drainage Pumping Station on the Cow Pasture in Dorchester; and southerly and easterly of the shore line.

(g) Dorchester Bay, in vicinity of Dorchester Yacht Club. Eastward of a line bearing 21° from the stack located a short distance northwestward of the Dorchester Yacht Club; southward of a line bearing 294° from the southerly channel pier of the highway bridge; westward of the highway bridge and the shore line; and northward of the shore line.

(h) Quincy Bay, in vicinity of Wollaston and Squantum Yacht Clubs. Northwesterly of a line bearing 36°30' from a point on the shore 2,600 feet easterly of the east side of the Wollaston Yacht Club landing; southwesterly of a line bearing 129°15' from the water tank in Squantum; and southeasterly and northeasterly of the shore line.

(i) Quincy Bay, in vicinity of Merrymount Yacht Club. South of a line starting from a point bearing 246°, 3,510 yards, from the stack of the pumping station on Nut Island, and extending thence 306° to the shore; west of a line bearing 190° from the aforesaid point to the shore; and north and east of the shore line.

(j) Weymouth Fore River, in vicinity of Quincy Yacht Club. Southwesterly of a line bearing 119° from the outer end of the wharf at Nut Island; northwesterly of a line bearing 199°30' from Pig Rock Light to the eastern end of Raccoon Island; northerly of Raccoon Island and of a line from its western extremity bearing 245° from Beacon 2A; and easterly of the shore of Houghs Neck.

(k) Weymouth Fore River, in vicinity of Wessagussett Yacht Club. Southwesterly of a line bearing 117° from channel light “4”; southeasterly of a line 150 feet from and parallel to the meandering easterly limit of the dredged channel; easterly of a line bearing 188° from the eastern extremity of Rock Island Head; and northwesterly of the shore line.

(l) Weymouth Back River, in vicinity of Eastern Neck. The cove on the north side of the river lying northerly of a line bearing 264°30' from the southwesterly corner of the American Agricultural Chemical Company's wharf (Bradley's Wharf) to the shore of Eastern Neck, about 2,200 feet distant.

(m)(1) Boston Inner Harbor A. The waters of the western side of Boston Inner Harbor north of the entrance to the Fort Point Channel bounded by a line beginning at a point due east of the New England Aquarium, Latitude 42°21'31.62" North, Longitude 71°02'52.37" West. Thence ENE toward the Main Ship Channel to a point, Latitude 42°21'32.6" North, Longitude 71°02'47.3" West. Thence SE to a point due east of Harbor Towers, Latitude 42°21'26.4" North, Longitude 71°02'40.66" West. Thence W toward the Boston Shore to a point, Latitude 42°21'26.4" North, Longitude 71°02'56.31" West. Thence NE to the original point.

(2) [Reserved]

Note: Administration of Special Anchorage areas is exercised by the Harbormaster, City of Boston pursuant to local ordinances. The City of Boston will install and maintain suitable navigational aids to mark the limits of Special Anchorage areas.

[CGFR 67–46, 32 FR 17728, Dec. 12, 1967, as amended by CGD1–85–2R, 51 FR 12314, Apr. 10, 1986]

§ 110.31 Hull Bay and Allerton Harbor at Hull, Mass.
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(a) Area No. 1 in Allerton Harbor. That area north of Hog Island beginning at latitude 42°18'15", longitude 70°53'46"; thence due east to latitude 42°18'15", longitude 70°53'29.5"; thence due south to latitude 42°18'07.5", longitude 70°53'29.5"; thence due west to latitude 42°18'07.5", longitude 70°53'46"; thence due north to the point of beginning.

(b) Area No. 2 in Hull Bay. That area south of Hog Island beginning at latitude 42°17'50.5", longitude 70°54'07"; thence due east to latitude 42°17'50.5", longitude 70°53'29.5"; thence due south to latitude 42°17'30", longitude 70°53'29.5"; thence due west to latitude 42°17'30", longitude 70°54'07"; thence due north to the point of beginning.

(c) Area No. 3 in Hull Bay. That area north of Bumkin Island beginning at latitude 42°17'22", longitude 70°54'07"; thence due east to latitude 42°17'22", longitude 70°53'17.5"; thence due south to latitude 42°17'01", longitude 70°53'17.5"; thence due west to latitude 42°17'01", longitude 70°54'07"; thence due north to the point of beginning.

Note: The areas will be principally for use by yachts and other recreational craft. Temporary floats or buoys for marking anchors will be allowed. Fixed mooring piles or stakes are prohibited. The anchoring of vessels and the placing of temporary moorings is under the jurisdiction, and at the discretion, of the local Harbor Master, Hull, Mass.

[CGFR 68–160, 34 FR 392, Jan. 10, 1969; 34 FR 939, Jan. 22, 1969]

§ 110.32 Hingham Harbor, Hingham, Mass.
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(a) Area 1. Beginning at latitude 42°15'39", longitude 70°53'24"; thence to latitude 42°15'53.5", longitude 70°53'32"; thence to latitude 42°15'56", longitude 70°53'23"; thence to latitude 42°15'42", longitude 70°53'15"; thence to point of beginning.

(b) Area 2. Beginning at latitude 42°15'30", longitude 70°53'02.5"; thence to latitude 42°15'30", longitude 70°53'13.5"; thence to latitude 42°15'27.5", longitude 70°53'18"; thence to latitude 42°15'28.5", longitude 70°53'31"; thence to latitude 42°15'35", longitude 70°53'34"; thence to latitude 42°15'36", longitude 70°53'36.5"; thence to latitude 42°15'41", longitude 70°53'34.5"; thence to latitude 42°15'31", longitude 70°53'28"; thence to latitude 42°15'31.5", longitude 70°53'03"; thence to point of beginning.

(c) Area 3. Beginning at latitude 42°15'33", longitude 70°53'01.5"; thence to latitude 42°15'33.5", longitude 70°53'19"; thence to latitude 42°15'35.5", longitude 70°53'02"; thence to point of beginning.

(d) Area 4. Beginning at latitude 42°14'47", longitude 70°53'09.5"; thence to latitude 42°14'48.5", longitude 70°53'11.5"; thence to latitude 42°14'54", longitude 70°53'08"; thence to latitude 42°14'56.5", longitude 70°52'58.5"; thence to point of beginning.

(e) Area 5. Beginning at latitude 42°14'48", longitude 70°52'57"; thence to latitude 42°14'48.5", longitude 70°53'02"; thence to latitude 42°14'58", longitude 70°52'51"; thence to latitude 42°14'53.5", longitude 70°52'50"; thence to point of beginning.

Note: The areas will be principally for use by yachts and other recreational craft. Temporary floats or buoys for marking anchors will be allowed in the areas but fixed piles or stakes may not be placed. The anchoring of vessels and the placing of moorings will be under the jurisdiction of the local Harbor Master.

[CGFR 68–89, 33 FR 11077, Aug. 3, 1968]

§ 110.37 Sesuit Harbor, Dennis, Mass.
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All the waters of Sesuit Harbor southerly of a line extending between the outer end of the jetties on each side of the entrance to the Harbor.

Note: The area will be principally for use by yachts and other recreational craft. Temporary floats or buoys for marking anchors will be allowed. Fixed mooring piles of stakes will be prohibited. The anchoring of vessels and the placing of temporary moorings will be under the jurisdiction and at the discretion of the local Harbor Master.

§ 110.38 Edgartown Harbor, Mass.
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An area in the inner harbor easterly of the project channel and south of Chappaquiddick Point bounded as follows: Beginning at latitude 41°23'19", longitude 70°30'32"; thence southeasterly along the shore to latitude 41°22'52", longitude 70°30'12"; thence 287°30' 1,600 feet; thence 327°30', 700 feet; thence 359° true, 800 feet; thence 24°15' approximately 900 feet to the point of beginning.

Note: The area is reserved for yachts and other small recreational craft. Fore and aft moorings and temporary floats or buoys for marking anchors in place will be allowed. All moorings shall be so placed that no vessel when anchored shall extend into waters beyond the limits of the area. Fixed mooring piles or stakes are prohibited.

§ 110.40 Silver Beach Harbor, North Falmouth, Mass.
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All the waters of the harbor northward of the inner end of the entrance channel.

§ 110.45 Onset Bay, Mass.
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Northerly of a line extending from the northernmost point of Onset Island to the easternmost point of Wickets Island; easterly of a line extending from the easternmost point of Wickets Island to the southwest extremity of Point Independence; southerly of the shore line; and westerly of the shore line and of a line bearing due north from the northernmost point of Onset Island.

§ 110.45a Mattapoisett Harbor, Mattapoisett, Mass.
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(a) Area No. 1 beginning at a point on the shore at latitude 41°39'23" N., longitude 70°48'50" W.; thence 138.5° T. to latitude 41°38'45" N., longitude 70°48'02" W.; thence 031° T. to latitude 41°39'02" N., longitude 70°47'48" W.; thence along the shore to the point of beginning.

(b) Area No. 2 beginning at a point on the shore at latitude 41°39'24" N., longitude 70°49'02" W.; thence 142.5° T. to latitude 41°38'10" N., longitude 70°47'45" W.; thence 219° T. to latitude 41°37'54" N., longitude 70°48'02" W.; thence along the shore to the point of beginning.

Note: Administration of the Special Anchorage Area is exercised by the Harbormaster, Town of Mattapoisett pursuant to a local ordinance. The town of Mattapoisett will install and maintain suitable navigational aids to mark the perimeter of the anchorage area.

[CGD 83–2R, 49 FR 25445, June 21, 1984; 49 FR 27320, July 3, 1984]

§ 110.46 Newport Harbor, Newport, R.I.
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(a) Area No. 1. The waters of Brenton Cove south of a line extending from latitude 41°28'50" N., longitude 71°18'58" W.; to latitude 41°28'45" N., longitude 71°20'08" W.; thence along the shoreline to the point of beginning.

(b) Area No. 2. The waters east of Goat Island beginning at a point bearing 090°, 245 yards from Goat Island Shoal Light; thence 007°, 505 yards; thence 054°, 90 yards; thence 086°, 330 yards; thence 122°, 90 yards; thence 179°, 290 yards; thence 228°, 380 yards; thence 270°, 250 yards to the point of beginning.

(c) Area No. 3. The waters north of Goat Island Causeway Bridge beginning at Newport Harbor Light; thence 023° to the southwest corner of Anchorage E; thence 081° following the southerly boundary of Anchorage E to the shoreline; thence south along the shoreline to the east foot of the Goat Island Causeway bridge; thence west following Goat Island Causeway Bridge to the shoreline of Goat Island; thence north following the east shore of Goat Island to the point of beginning.

[CGD 76–104, 44 FR 21792, Apr. 12, 1979]

§ 110.47 Little Narragansett Bay, Watch Hill, R.I.
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All of the navigable waters of Watch Hill Cove southeasterly of a line beginning at the shore end of the United States project groin on the southerly shore of the cove and running 41°30' true, to the northerly shore of the cove at a point about 200 feet west of the west side of the shore end of Meadow Lane, with the exception of a 100-foot wide channel running from the westerly end of the cove in a southeasterly direction to the Watch Hill Yacht Club pier, thence along in front of the piers on the easterly side of the cove northerly to the shore at the north end of the cove.

§ 110.48 Thompson Cove on east side of Pawcatuck River below Westerly, R.I.
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Eastward of a line extending from the channelward end of Thompson Dock at the northern end of Thompson Cove 184° to the shore at the southern end of Thompson Cove.

§ 110.50 Stonington Harbor, Conn.
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(a) Area No. 1. Beginning at the southeastern tip of Wamphassuc Point; thence to the northwesterly end of Stonington Inner Breakwater; thence along the breakwater to longitude 71°54'50.5"; thence to latitude 41°20'25.3", longitude 71°54'50.5"; thence to a point on the shoreline at latitude 41°20'32", longitude 71°54'54.8"; thence along the shoreline to the point of beginning.

(b) Area No. 2. Beginning at a point on the shoreline at latitude 41°19'55.8", longitude 71°54'28.9"; thence to latitude 41°19'55.8", longitude 71°54'37.1"; thence to latitude 41°20'01.6", longitude 71°54'38.8"; thence to a point on the shoreline at latitude 41°20'02", longitude 71°54'34.3"; thence along the shoreline to the point of beginning.

(c) Area No. 3. Beginning at a point on the shoreline at latitude 41°20'29.5", longitude 71°54'43"; thence to latitude 41°20'25.6", longitude 71°54'48.5"; thence to latitude 41°20'10.7", longitude 71°54'48.5"; thence to the shoreline at latitude 41°20'10.7"; thence along the shoreline to the point of beginning.

Note: A fixed mooring stake or pile is prohibited. The General Statutes of the State of Connecticut authorizes the Harbor Master of Stonington to station and control a vessel in the harbor.

[CGFR 68–164, 34 FR 1380, Jan. 29, 1969]

§ 110.50a Fishers Island Sound, Stonington, Conn.
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An area on the east side of Mason Island bounded as follows:

Beginning at the shore line on the easterly side of Mason Island at latitude 41°20'06"; thence due east about 600 feet to latitude 41°20'06", longitude 71°57'37"; thence due south about 2,400 feet to latitude 41°19'42", longitude 71°57'37"; thence due west about 1,000 feet to the shore line on the easterly side of Mason Island at latitude 41°19'42"; thence along the shore line to the point of beginning.

Note: The area will be principally for use by yachts and other recreational craft. Temporary floats or buoys for marking anchors will be allowed. Fixed mooring piles or stakes will be prohibited. The anchoring of vessels and the placing of temporary moorings will be under the jurisdiction and the discretion of the local Harbor Master.

§ 110.50b Mystic Harbor, Groton and Stonington, Conn.
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(a) Area No. 1. Beginning at Ram Point on the westerly side of Mason Island at latitude 41°19'44", longitude 71°58'42"; thence to latitude 41°19'30", longitude 71°58'43"; thence to latitude 41°19'36", longitude 71°58'58"; thence to latitude 41°19'45", longitude 71°58'56"; thence to the point of beginning.

(b) Area No. 2. Beginning at a point about 250 feet southerly of Area 1 and on line with the easterly limit of Area 1 at latitude 41°19'27", longitude 71°58'44"; thence to latitude 41°19'19", longitude 71°58'45"; thence to latitude 41°19'25", longitude 71°58'59"; thence to latitude 41°19'33", longitude 71°58'58"; thence to the point of beginning.

Note: The areas will be principally for use by yachts and other recreational craft. Temporary floats or buoys for marking anchors will be allowed. Fixed mooring piles or stakes are prohibited. All moorings shall be so placed that no vessel, when anchored, shall at any time extend beyond the limits of the areas. The anchoring of vessels and the placing of temporary moorings will be under the jurisdiction and at the discretion of the local Harbor Master.

§ 110.50c Mumford Cove, Groton, Conn.
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(a) Area No. 1. Beginning at a point on the easterly shore of Mumford Cove at latitude 41°19'36", longitude 72°01'06"; thence to latitude 41°19'30", longitude 72°01'04"; thence to the shoreline at latitude 41°19'31", longitude 72°01'00"; and thence along the shoreline to the point of beginning.

(b) Area No. 2. Beginning at a point on the easterly shore of Mumford Cove at latitude 41°19'15", longitude 72°00'54"; thence to latitude 41°19'14.5", longitude 72°00'59"; thence to latitude 41°19'11", longitude 72°00'58"; thence to latitude 41°19'10", longitude 72°00'54"; thence to latitude 41°19'12.5", longitude 72°00'52"; thence to latitude 41°19'14", longitude 72°00'55"; and thence to the point of beginning.

Note: The areas are principally for use by yachts and other recreational craft. Temporary floats or buoys for marking anchors will be allowed. Fixed mooring piles or stakes will be prohibited. The anchoring of vessels and placing of temporary moorings will be under the jurisdiction, and at the discretion, of the local Harbor Master.

§ 110.50d Mystic Harbor, Noank, Conn.
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(a) The area comprises that portion of the harbor off the easterly side of Morgan Point beginning at a point at latitude 41°19'15", longitude 71°59'13.5"; thence to latitude 41°19'15", longitude 71°59'00"; thence to latitude 41°19'02.5", longitude 71°59'00"; thence to latitude 41°19'06", longitude 71°59'13.5"; and thence to the point of beginning.

(b) The following requirements shall govern this special anchorage area:

(1) The area will be principally for use by yachts and other recreational craft.

(2) Temporary floats or buoys for marking anchors will be allowed but fixed piles or stakes are prohibited. All moorings shall be so placed that no vessel, when anchored, shall extend beyond the limits of the area.

(3) The anchoring of vessels and the placing of temporary moorings shall be under the jurisdiction and at the discretion of the local harbor master, Noank, Conn.

[CGFR 68–3, 33 FR 4738, Mar. 20, 1968]

§ 110.51 Groton, Conn.
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The waters between an unnamed cove and Pine Island.

(a) Beginning at a point on the shoreline of Avery Point at latitude 41°19'01.4", longitude 072°03'42.8"; thence to a point in the cove at latitude 41°19'02.5", longitude 72°03'36.2"; thence southeasterly to a point at latitude 41°18'56.2", longitude 072°03'34.2"; thence northeasterly to latitude 41°19'02.5", longitude 072°03'19.2" thence terminating at the tip of Jupiter Point at latitude 41°19'04.4", longitude 072°03'19.7". DATUM: NAD 83

(b) Beginning at a point on the shoreline of Pine Island at latitude 41°18'47.1", longitude 072°03'36.8"; thence northerly to latitude 41°18'54.1", longitude 072°03'35.4"; thence northeasterly to a point at latitude 41°19'01.2", longitude 072°03'19.3"; thence terminating at a point at latitude 41°18'54.0", longitude 072°03'17.5". DATUM: NAD 83

Note: The areas designated by (a) and (b) are principally for the use of recreational vessels. Vessels shall be anchored so that part of the vessel obstructs the 135 foot wide channel. Temporary floats or buoys for marking the location of the anchor of a vessel at anchor may be used. Fixed mooring pilings or stakes are prohibited.

[CGD01–97–014, 63 FR 34815, June 26, 1998]

§ 110.52 Thames River, New London, Conn.
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(a) Area No. 1. An area in the westerly part of Greens Harbor bounded as follows: Beginning at a point on the shore 100 yards southeasterly of the southerly side of Thames Street extended; thence 84°, 420 yards; thence 156°, 425 yards; thence 240°, 210 yards, to the shore; and thence northwesterly along the shore to the point of beginning.

(b) Area No. 2. An area in the westerly part of Greens Harbor bounded as follows: Beginning at a point on the shore 15 yards southeasterly of the southerly side of Converse Place extended; thence 54°, 170 yards; thence 114°30', 550 yards; thence 266°30', 250 yards; thence 234°, 230 yards, to the shore; and thence northwesterly along the shore to the point of beginning.

(c) Area No. 3. An area on the westerly side of the Thames River in the vicinity of Jacobs Rock, the location of the U.S. Coast Guard Academy Sailing Center, bounded as follows: Beginning at the point on the shore where the north side of the Jacobs Rock causeway meets the western shoreline; thence northerly along the western shore of the Thames River a distance of 200 yards: thence 090°, 240 yards; thence 180°, 200 yards to the Jacobs Rock causeway; thence westerly along the causeway to the point of beginning.

(d) Area No. 4. An area in the western part of the Thames River, north of the highway bridge, bounded as follows: Beginning at a point 125 yards north of the highway bridge at latitude 41°21'56" N., longitude 72°05'32" W.; thence easterly to latitude 41°21'56" N., longitude 72°05'27" W.; thence northerly to latitude 41°22'12" N., longitude 72°05'27" W.; thence westerly to latitude 41°22'12" N., longitude 72°05'47" W.; thence southeasterly to latitude 41°22'02" N., longitude 72°05'40" W.; thence downriver along the charted foul grounds to the point of beginning.

Note: The area designated by paragraph (c) of this section is principally for the use of U.S. Coast Guard Academy and Academy-related boats. Temporary floats or buoys for marking anchors may be used. The anchoring of vessels and the placing of moorings will be under the jurisdiction and at the discretion of the Chief, Waterfront Branch, U.S. Coast Guard Academy, New London, Connecticut.

[CGFR 67–46, 32 FR 17728, Dec. 12, 1967, as amended by CGD3–84–37, 49 FR 36840, Sept. 20, 1984; CGD3 85–67, 51 FR 32317, Sept. 11, 1986]

§ 110.53 Niantic, Conn.
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Beginning on the shoreline at latitude 41°18'25.3", longitude 72°12'16.3"; thence to latitude 41°18'23.3", longitude 72°12'11.6"; thence to latitude 41°18'50.7", longitude 72°11'51.5"; thence to the shoreline at latitude 41°18'56.5", longitude 72°12'05.6"; thence along the shoreline to the point of beginning.

Note: This area is for public use, principally for vessels used for a recreational purpose. A temporary float or buoy for marking the location of the anchor of a vessel at anchor may be used. Fixed mooring piles or stakes are prohibited.

[CGFR 69–24, 34 FR 6480, Apr. 15, 1969]

§ 110.54 Long Island Sound, on west side of entrance to Pataguanset River, Conn.
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An area east of Giants Neck (formerly known as Grant Neck) described as follows: Beginning at a point bearing 114°, 75 feet, from the outer end of the breakwater at the south end of Giants Neck; thence 90°, 1,050 feet; thence 22°17'30", 2,140 feet; thence 283°- 27'15.5", 240 feet; thence 220°36'39", 1,252.6 feet; thence 295°23'16.5", 326.5 feet; thence 269°02'42.6", 240 feet; thence 261°46'50.9", 181.9 feet; thence 226°28'07.7", 275.9 feet; thence 147°43'27.7", 449.4 feet; thence 238°01'35.8", 379.6 feet; and thence approximately 156°31'05.8", 462.11 feet, to the point of beginning.

§ 110.55 Connecticut River, Conn.
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(a) West of Calves Island at Old Saybrook. Beginning at a point bearing 254°09'16", 153 yards, from Calves Island 20 Light; thence 157°, 1,037 yards; thence 175°, 150 yards; thence 265°, 250 yards; thence 350°, 660 yards; thence 337°, 460 yards; and thence approximately 67°, 135 yards, to the point of beginning.

(a–1) Area No. 1, at Essex. Beginning at a point on the shore on the west side of Haydens Point bearing approximately 211°, 270 yards, from Haydens Point Light; thence 270°, 160 yards; thence due north, 140 yards; thence 300°, 190 yards; thence 330°, 400 yards; thence 90°, 60 yards; thence 150°, 350 yards; thence 120°, about 434 yards to a point on the shore; thence along the shore southwesterly to the point of beginning.

(b) Area No. 2, at Essex. Beginning at a point latitude 41°21'22", longitude 72°22'53"; thence 205°30', 375 yards; thence 194°31', 100 yards; thence 185°00', 440 yards; thence 153°30', 80 yards; thence 121°00', 220 yards; thence due north approximately 1060 yards to the point of beginning.

Note: The area will be principally for use by yachts and other recreational craft. Temporary floats or buoys for marking anchors will be allowed. Fixed mooring piles or stakes are prohibited. The anchoring of vessels and the placing of temporary moorings will be under the jurisdiction and at the discretion of the local Harbor Master.

(c) West of Brockway Island at Essex. That portion of the waters northwest of a line ranging 238° from latitude 41°22'20.7", longitude 72°22'49.8" to the shoreline; southwest of a line connecting a point at latitude 41°22'20.7", longitude 72°22'49.8" and a point at latitude 41°22'28.2", longitude 72°22'56"; and southeast of a line ranging 238° from latitude 41°22'28.2", longitude 72°22'56" to the shoreline.

Note: This area is principally for vessels used for a recreational purpose. A mooring buoy is permitted. Fixed mooring piles or stakes are prohibited.

(d) Area No. 1, at Eddy Rock Light. Beginning at latitude 41°26'38", longitude 72°27'37"; thence extending southeasterly to latitude 41°26'12", longitude 72°27'18"; thence extending westerly to latitude 41°26'11", longitude 72°27'22"; thence extending northwesterly to latitude 41°26'23", longitude 72°27'42"; thence extending northerly to latitude 41°26'36", longitude 72°27'43"; thence extending easterly to the point of beginning.

(e) Area No. 2, at Lord Island. Beginning at latitude 41°26'11", longitude 72°27'16"; thence extending south southeasterly to latitude 41°26'03", longitude 72°27'02"; thence extending southeasterly to latitude 41°25'59", longitude 72°26'51"; thence extending southwesterly to latitude 41°25'58", longitude 72°26'52"; thence extending northwesterly to latitude 41°26'05", longitude 72°27'11"; thence extending north northwesterly to latitude 41°26'10", longitude 72°27'20"; thence extending easterly to the point of beginning.

Note: The areas designated by paragraphs (d) and (e) of this section are principally for use by yachts and other recreational craft. Fore and aft moorings will be allowed. Temporary floats or buoys for marking anchors in place will be allowed. Fixed mooring piles or stakes are prohibited. All moorings shall be so placed that no vessel, when anchored, shall at any time extend beyond the limits of the areas. The anchoring of vessels and placing of mooring floats or buoys will be under the jurisdiction, and at the discretion of the local Harbor Master. Area 2 will not be used during the shad fishing season.

(e–1) Area No. 1 at Chester. Beginning at a point about 600 feet southeasterly of the entrance of Chester Creek, at latitude 41°24'23", longitude 72°25'41"; thence due south about 1,800 feet to latitude 41°24'05", longitude 72°25'41"; thence due east about 600 feet to latitude 41°24'05", longitude 72°25'32"; thence due north about 1,800 feet to latitude 41°24'23", longitude 72°25'32"; thence due west about 600 feet to the point of beginning.

Note: The area is principally for use by yachts and other recreational craft. A mooring buoy is allowed. Fixed mooring piles or stakes are prohibited.

(e–2) Area No. 2 at Chester. That area south of latitude 41°24'43.9", west of longitude 72°25'35", north of latitude 41°24'33.4", and east of longitude 72°25'40.8".

Note: Area No. 2 may not be used during the shad fishing season, April 1 to June 15, inclusive. A mooring buoy is permitted at other times. Fixed mooring piles or stakes are prohibited.

(f) Vicinity of Mouse Island Bar below Portland. On the north side of the river shoreward of lines described as follows: (1) Beginning at a point bearing 02°, 175 yards, from Mouse Island 73 Light; thence 270°, 480 yards; and thence due north, approximately 230 yards, to the shore. (2) Beginning at the said point bearing 02°, 175 yards, from Mouse Island 73 Light; thence 70°, 400 yards; and thence 350°, approximately 250 yards, to the shore.

(g) Area at Portland. Beginning at a point on the shore, about 700 feet southeasterly from the easterly end of the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad Company bridge, at latitude 41°33'55", longitude 72°38'43"; thence 250° to latitude 41°33'54", longitude 72°38'46"; thence 160° to latitude 41°33'48", longitude 72°38'43"; thence 145° to latitude 41°33'44", longitude 72°38'39"; thence 55° to a point on the shore at latitude 41°33'47", longitude 72°38'32"; thence along the shore to the point of beginning.

Note: The area will be principally for use by yachts and other recreational craft. Temporary floats or buoys for marking anchors will be allowed. Fixed mooring piles or stakes are prohibited. All moorings shall be so placed that no vessel, when anchored, shall at any time extend beyond the limit of the area or closer than 50 feet to the Federal channel limit. The anchoring of vessels and the placing of temporary moorings will be under the jurisdiction, and at the discretion of the local Harbor Master.

[CGFR 67–46, 32 FR 17728, Dec. 12, 1967, as amended by CGFR 68–137, 33 FR 18279, Dec. 10, 1968; CGFR 68–139, 33 FR 18437, Dec. 12, 1968]

§ 110.55a Five Mile River, Norwalk and Darien, Conn.
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The water area of the Five Mile River beginning at a point on the southeast shore of Butler Island at latitude 41°03'27.5" N., longitude 73°26'52" W.; thence following the shoreline northerly along the westerly side of Five Mile River to the highway bridge at Route 136 (White Bridge); thence easterly along the southerly side of the highway bridge to the easterly side of Five Mile River; thence following the shoreline southerly along the easterly side of Five Mile River to a point on the southwest shore at Rowayton at latitude 41°03'30" N., longitude 73°26'47" W., thence 242° to the point of beginning, except those areas within the designated project channel as shown by dotted lines on the Five Mile River on Chart No. 12368 (formerly C and GS Chart No. 221) issued by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce.

Note: Under an Act of the Connecticut State Legislature the harbor superintendent, appointed by the Five Mile River Commission, may control moorings and navigation including preventing vessels from anchoring in the Federal project channel.

[CGD 76–44, 41 FR 40467, Sept. 20, 1976]

§ 110.56 Noroton Harbor, Darien, Conn.
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(a) Beginning at a point on the southwesterly side of Long Neck Point at latitude 41°02'10", longitude 73°28'44"; thence northwesterly to latitude 41°02'17", longitude 73°29'11"; thence in a north-northwesterly direction to the southeast side of Pratt Island at latitude 41°02'28", longitude 73°29'17"; thence following the shoreline around the easterly and northerly sides of Pratt Island, the westerly and northerly sides of Pratt Cove, and the westerly side of the Darien River to the causeway and dam at Gorham Pond on the north; thence along the downstream side of the causeway and dam to the easterly side of the Darien River, thence along the easterly shoreline to the point of beginning.

Note: An ordinance of the town of Darien, Conn. requires the Darien Harbor Master's approval of the location and type of any mooring placed in this special anchorage area.

[CGFR 68–122, 33 FR 18238, Dec. 7, 1968]

§ 110.58 Cos Cob Harbor, Greenwich, Conn.
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(a) Area A. Beginning at the mean low water line about 2,800 feet downstream from the easterly end of the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad Bridge at latitude 41°01'23", longitude 73°35'40"; thence extending True west to latitude 41°01'23", longitude 73°35'42"; thence extending southwesterly to a point at latitude 41°01'02", longitude 73°35'50"; thence True east to a point on the shoreline at latitude 41°01'02", longitude 73°35'48"; thence extending along the mean low water line to the point of beginning.

(b) Area B. Beginning at the mean low water line about 700 feet downstream from the westerly end of the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad Bridge at latitude 41°01'42", longitude 73°35'47"; thence True east to latitude 41°01'42", longitude 73°35'45"; thence southeasterly to latitude 41°01'23", longitude 73°35'44"; thence southwesterly to latitude 41°01'04", longitude 73°35'52", thence southwesterly to latitude 41°01'02", longitude 73°35'55"; thence True west to a point on shore on the northerly side of Goose Island at latitude 41°01'02", longitude 73°36'00"; thence True north to a point at the mean low water line at latitude 41°01'05", longitude 73°36'00"; thence along the mean low water line to the point of beginning. (continued)