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Gulf Coast

12 Mile Anchorages

English Turn, LA

12 Mile Anchorages is a marina situated in English Turn, a residential community in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana, along a bend in the Mississippi River near the Gulf Coast. This location places it in a dynamic geographic setting where the river's waters converge with coastal influences, offering access to both freshwater river navigation and the saline environments of the Gulf of Mexico. The marina serves recreational boating and sailing enthusiasts navigating the Mississippi River and its connections to the Gulf's open waters.

Location English Turn, Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana
Coordinates 29.8781, -89.9470

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Marina Parking & Access Control

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