Turning Basin 3 - Port Of Palaicos

Turning Basin 3 at the Port of Palacios, situated at 28.696982126282858° N, -96.23097039721351° W, is a testament to the region’s rich maritime history. Located at 1602 Main St, with a mailing address of P.O. Box 551, Palacios, TX 77465, this basin is part of a larger complex that has been a hub of maritime activity since the 1920s. Constructed in 1982, Turning Basin 3 was a significant expansion to the existing harbor, complementing the earlier basins dug in 1940 and 1953. This double basin harbor has played a crucial role in attracting a diverse array of vessels, from shrimp trawlers to ferries, tugboats, and barges. The basin’s strategic location on Tres Palacios Bay, an inlet of Matagorda Bay, facilitates access to the Gulf of Mexico and the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, making it an essential hub for both local and regional maritime commerce. Today, it continues to support a vibrant community of fishermen, shipbuilders, and other maritime businesses, highlighting its enduring importance in the economic and cultural fabric of Palacios.