Port of Brunswick, Seaport in Brunswick, Georgia, United States

The Port of Brunswick is an Atlantic seaport in Brunswick, Georgia, with three deep-water terminals owned by the Georgia Ports Authority. Colonel's Island Terminal has three berths, 3,355 feet of continuous berthing and over 637 acres of paved open storage. Mayor's Point Terminal handles forest products, and East River Terminal and Lanier Dock, operated by Logistec U.S.A., handle bulk commodities.

The harbor was founded in 1789 by President George Washington as one of the five original ports of entry for the Thirteen Colonies. During World War II, the location played a major role in American wartime production when 99 cargo vessels were built there.

The Blessing of the Fleet began in Brunswick during the World War II years, when the port was building Liberty ships for the Merchant Marine. The annual ceremony honours the vessels and the people who work them, a tradition rooted in the city's wartime shipyard era.

The harbor has direct access to Interstate 95 and Class I rail services, making it easy to reach by car or train. Visitors should know that the facility is quite large, so guided tours or designated viewpoints help you understand the full operation.

During World War II, 99 Liberty ships were built here for the Merchant Marine, completely transforming the town's industry. These vessels played a crucial role in Allied victory and made Brunswick a center of American wartime manufacturing.