🧭 Official Chart / Charting Authority Official Source · Verified Jul 02, 2026 Nicaragua chart NIC 005 'Puerto El Bluff/Bluefields', scale 1:12,500, edition 2014 (Nicaraguan Hydrographic Office). 95% Confidence ✓ Confirm 💬 Comment
🧭 Entrance Geometry / Channel Official Source · Verified Jul 02, 2026 Lagoon entrance between Schooner Point (SW of El Bluff) and Deer Point (N end of Isla del Venado); Cayo Casaba/Isla San Demetri mid-entrance; navigable channel 0.1–0.2 M wide. 95% Confidence ✓ Confirm 💬 Comment
🧭 Entrance Hazards And Obstructions Official Source · Verified Jul 02, 2026 Many reefs and dangers near entrance; sea usually breaks heavily on bar at S entrance; dangerous stranded wreck encumbers approach to Booth Docks. 95% Confidence ✓ Confirm 💬 Comment
🧭 Bar Depth And Draft Limitations Official Source · Verified Jul 02, 2026 Bar extending S from Schooner Point limiting depth 3.4 m; reported dredged to 4.2 m (2009). Recommended draft at low water ≤2.7 m; occasional transits up to 3.7 m at HW in calm. 90% Confidence ✓ Confirm 💬 Comment
🧭 Harbor And Berth Depths Official Source · Verified Jul 02, 2026 Deep water off wharves 5.5–6.2 m; El Bluff Dock ~5.0 m alongside; steel floating berth alongside depth 6.6 m; elsewhere depths <5.5 m. 90% Confidence ✓ Confirm 💬 Comment
🧭 Visual Landmarks For Approach Official Source · Verified Jul 02, 2026 Radio towers in the town of Bluefields are conspicuous landmarks for the approach. 90% Confidence ✓ Confirm 💬 Comment