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Man-O-War Scopley Rock

Location: Abaco
Lat / Lon: N 26° 36.077' / W 077° 00.883'
Depth: 10'-12'
Tide: 2.0'-2.5'
Description:
Scopley Rock is an awash hard bar that guards the northern entrance into Man-o-War Harbour. Dickies Cay is a small private Island that forms the south side of the main harbour of Man-o-War. The two points define an anchorage area that are just north and south of the northern entrance into Man-o-War Harbour. They are similar, but each has its following that swears to a difference between the two. You can be the best judge.
Vessels that are visiting Man-o-War will find acceptable shelter from prevailing conditions by anchoring anywhere between the north end of Dickies Cay and Scopley Rock in 10'-12' of water. The holding is good and protection from northeast through east-southeast will provide a decent night’s sleep for most even when the winds exceed 20 knots. Vessels have even been known to anchor in this area for the passage of cold fronts, however there are better choices nearby if frontal weather is expected.

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Good holding in sand, avoid grassy patches

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Go into Man-o-War

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Go ashore inside the harbour

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Good coverage

Review for Man-O-War Scopley Rock

Reviewed by: Heath Johnson on Mar 15, 2025
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 48'
Draft: 4.5'

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Great place to drop anchor if the wind is out of the north through southeast. It makes for a short dingy ride in through the north entrance to the harbor that is too shallow to take a keelboat. Be careful when pulling up your anchor, it's easy to hook a telco cable in this area.

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Review for Man-O-War Scopley Rock

Reviewed by: Jeremy Hatch, River Girl, on May 22, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 49'
Draft: 5.0'

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Beautiful anchorage with good holding in weedy sand. Lots of wakes as expected. Beware of the submarine cables 125' (1 thinner cable) & 250' (3 thicker cables) N of the WWG Anchor Symbol!

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