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| Fall River, MA | Station ID: 8447386 |
Station Information
| Latitude: 41° 42.2' N |
Mean Range: 4.36 ft. |
| Longitude: 71° 9.8' W |
Diurnal Range: 4.78 ft. |
| Established: Oct 28 1955 |
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| Present Installation: Jun 9 1999 |
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| NOAA Chart #: 13227 |
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| Time Meridian: 75 W |
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Data Types Available:Primary Water Level
Backup Water Level
Conductivity
Barometric Pressure
Air Temperature
Water Temperature
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Station and Bench Mark Drawing
Click HERE for Drawing
(Not for navigational use)
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Station Location Chartlet
Click HERE for Map
(Not for navigational use)
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EPOCH Update Information:
| EPOCH Datum Comparison: |
Click HERE - |
check datum differences between the old epoch (1960-1978) and the new epoch (1983-2001) |
| Superceded Bench Mark Data Sheet: |
Click HERE - |
bench mark sheet on the old Tidal Datum Epoch (1960-1978) |
| Superceded Datums: |
Click HERE - |
datums on the old Tidal Datum Epoch (1960-1978) |
| Mean Sea Level Differences List: |
Click HERE - |
mean sea level differences between the two epochs for all stations. |
Mean Sea Level Difference:
for 8447386 Fall River, MA |
| 1983-2001 | 1960-1978 | Difference: | | 23.06 ft. | 22.85 ft. | 0.21 ft. |
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Location:
To reach the tidal bench marks from I-95 south in Fall River, take Exit 5 following signs to Route 6 East at the bottom of the ramp, then turn left making a U-turn onto Route 138 South, Water Street, then go 0.3 km (0.2 mi) south to the Fall River Lines State Pier. The bench marks are located in the vicinity of the State Pier. The tide gauge is located on the south inshore end of the State Pier.
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