Roadsteads

capital of the British Virgin Islands

thumb|upright=1.35|Ormos Ammoudi, a roadstead in Santorini, Greece thumb|Santa Elena alongside Kriti Jade at Birzebbuga roadstead, Malta thumb|Ships on the roadstead "Aussenelbe Reede" in the north sea outside the river Elbe A roadstead or road is a sheltered body of water where ships can lie reasonably safely at anchor without dragging or snatching. Protected from rip currents, spring tides, or ocean swell, a roadstead can be open or natural, usually estuary-based, or may be created artificially. In maritime law, it is described as a convenient or safe place where boats usually anchor.

body of water and metropolitan area in the United States

body of reef-enclosed water in Palau