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A harbor or harbour see spelling differences, or haven, is a body of water where ships, boats and barges seek shelter from stormy weather, or are stored for future use. The term `harbor`, referring primarily to a sheltered body of water, is often used interchangeably with `port`, which is a man-made facility built for loading and unloading vessels and dropping off and picking up passengers. Ports are often located in harbors.