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The Battery , NYStation ID: 8518750
Station Information

Latitude: 40° 42.0' N Mean Range: 4.53 ft.
Longitude: 74° 0.8' W Diurnal Range: 5.06 ft.
Established: May 24 1920
Present Installation: Sep 12 1989
NOAA Chart #: 12335
Time Meridian: 75 W
            
Water Level Station Image for The Battery, NY
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Data Types Available:

Primary Water Level
Backup Water Level
Water Temperature

Station and Bench Mark Drawing

Click HERE for Drawing
(Not for navigational use)

Station Location Chartlet

Click 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Superceded Bench Mark Data Sheet: Click HERE - bench mark sheet on the old Tidal Datum Epoch (1960-1978)
Superceded Datums: Click HERE - datums on the old Tidal Datum Epoch (1960-1978)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 8518750 The Battery, NY
1983-20011960-1978Difference:
5.86 ft. 5.65 ft. 0.21 ft.

Location:

To reach the tidal bench marks from New Jersey, take exit 14-C on the New Jersey Turnpike for the Holland Tunnel to Manhattan, then take the Downtown exit to Broadway. Proceed south on Broadway to its end at The Battery. Turn onto State Street and proceed on State Street for 0.3 km (0.2 mi) to the U.S. Coast Guard Inspection Office. The bench marks are located in the area around Battery Park. The tide gage and staff are located on the pier behind the Inspection Office.
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