Port of Algoma (USQAG): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Algoma (UN/LOCODE USQAG) is a very small river (natural) harbor located in United States, on the Lake Michigan. It sits at 44.6000° N, 87.4333° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 1.8 m, an anchorage depth near 7.9 m, cargo pier depths around 1.8 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes wharves facilities.
Port Specifications & Capabilities
Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.
Harbor Profile
- Harbor Type
- River (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- Lake Michigan; Great Lakes
- Region
- US Lake Michigan
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Algoma
Where is Port of Algoma located?
Port of Algoma is a seaport located in United States, on the Lake Michigan. Its coordinates are 44.6000° N, 87.4333° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Algoma?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Algoma is USQAG — country code US, location code QAG.
How deep is Port of Algoma?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Algoma has a channel depth of about 1.8 m, an anchorage depth of about 7.9 m, cargo pier depths of about 1.8 m.
Does Port of Algoma require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Algoma.
What type of harbor is Port of Algoma?
Port of Algoma is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Algoma have?
Port of Algoma is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Algoma are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #4920), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →