| Nantucket Island, MA | Station ID: 8449130 |
Station Information
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Data Types Available:Primary Water Level |
Station and Bench Mark DrawingClick HERE for Drawing(Not for navigational use) |
Station Location ChartletClick HERE for Map(Not for navigational use) |
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| Superceded Bench Mark Data Sheet: | Click HERE - | bench mark sheet on the old Tidal Datum Epoch (1960-1978) |
| Superceded Datums: | Click HERE - | datums on the old Tidal Datum Epoch (1960-1978) |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 8449130 Nantucket Island, MA |
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Location:
To reach the tidal bench marks from mainland it is necessary to take a ferry boat either from Woods Hole or Hyannis. Reservations are required for vehicles during the summer months. Nantucket is also serviced by air from the airports in Hyannis and Boston. The tide gage and staff are in the town of Nantucket at the ferry terminal. The bench marks are within a 2 km (1 mi) radius of the tide station.