PORTS
City Dock
The City Dock is a T-shaped facility located at the north end of downtown Wrangell, offering moorage for large vessels up to approximately 950 feet in length. Within easy walking distance of shops, restaurants, and local attractions, the dock serves a mix of cruise ships, yachts, charter vessels, and small commercial operators.
The main dock face measures 405 feet, with a 565-foot breasting pier head and a stern mooring dolphin extending 225 feet off the northeast end. The dock’s inside face supports smaller cruise ships, yachts, and tour boats, while a seasonal U-shaped summer float system is installed to accommodate passenger loading and unloading.
Larger cruise ships may anchor offshore and lighter passengers to the dock via tenders. Water and electrical hookups are available on the dock and summer floats, and the facility is managed and maintained by Wrangell Ports & Harbors.
Deep Water Port
The Wrangell Deep Water Port is one of Southeast Alaska’s most strategically positioned industrial properties, located approximately six miles south of downtown. The site includes 52 acres of uplands and 46 acres of in-water area, with direct access to maritime shipping routes and key regional transportation corridors.
Formerly the site of a large pulp and sawmill facility, the area once employed over 200 people and was a cornerstone of Wrangell’s timber economy. Today, the property is being actively redeveloped to support Wrangell’s growing role in marine transportation, freight logistics, and industrial innovation
Site Features
Zoning: Waterfront Development
Access: Via Zimovia Highway (30-foot easement through
private property)Utilities: Municipal water and sewer within 500 feet; potential reconnection to electric power via the Southeast Alaska Power Authority (SEAPA)
Site Status:
Environmental Assessment Phases I & II completed
Subdivision and utility planning underway
Cleared and graded site with bulkhead improvements in progress
Short-term lease agreements in place
Development Vision
The Deep-Water Port is being positioned as a multi-use maritime industrial zone with long-term growth potential. Future phases may include:
Commercial vessel haul-out and shipyard services
Marine fabrication and light industrial development
Cargo and freight logistics staging
Data center and technology infrastructure, and manufacturing
Workforce training, warehousing, and marine support services
Active Development & Public-Private Partnerships
In 2025, the City and Borough of Wrangell entered into key public-private partnerships that will help anchor the long-term use and value of the Deep-Water Port. Strategic partnerships secured through formal Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) are helping to guide the long-term industrial redevelopment of the Wrangell Deep Water Port. These agreements outline collaborative efforts to:
Relocate freight and barge operations from the downtown corridor
Expand Wrangell’s capacity as a cruise destination
Activate infrastructure for data processing and sustainable energy uses
While the Deep-Water Port itself will not serve as a cruise terminal, relocating barge operations will free up valuable space along the northern waterfront—improving access, appearance, and opportunities for downtown visitor enhancements.
Each MOU is designed to attract investment, coordinate planning efforts, and align public and private interests in revitalizing one of Southeast Alaska’s last large-scale deep-water industrial sites.
Why This Site Matters
With few remaining deep-water industrial sites in Southeast Alaska, the Wrangell Deep Water Port offers unmatched potential for maritime and economic development. The site is large, cleared and backed by an engaged local government committed to responsible growth.
Get Involved
Businesses and investors interested in development or lease opportunities are encouraged to contact:
Economic Development Office: (907) 874-2381, kthomas@wrangell.com