harborage

• Ort des Schutzes oder der Zuflucht, insbesondere ein sicherer Ankerplatz oder Hafen für Schiffe; auch allgemein eine Stätte der Geborgenheit oder des Unterschlupfs.

A noun referring to a place of refuge or shelter, particularly for ships in nautical contexts.

1. Place of refuge for shipsC2formal

   A shelter or safe haven, especially for a vessel during storms or distress.

   Zufluchtsort für Schiffe

   • The captain sought harborage in the cove during the gale.
   • This bay has served as a natural harborage for centuries.
   • The ship found a secure harborage behind the breakwater.
   • During the hurricane, all boats were directed to the designated harborage.

   Synonymeanchorageharborhavenportrefugeroadsteadshelter