Port of Amherstburg (CAAMH): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Amherstburg (UN/LOCODE CAAMH) is a small river (natural) harbor located in Canada, on the Lake Erie. It sits at 42.1000° N, 83.1000° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 4.9 m, an anchorage depth near 6.4 m, cargo pier depths around 4.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated excellent. 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
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Excellent
- World Water Body
- Lake Erie; Great Lakes
- Region
- Canada Lake Erie
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Amherstburg
Where is Port of Amherstburg located?
Port of Amherstburg is a seaport located in Canada, on the Lake Erie. Its coordinates are 42.1000° N, 83.1000° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Amherstburg?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Amherstburg is CAAMH — country code CA, location code AMH.
How deep is Port of Amherstburg?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Amherstburg has a channel depth of about 4.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 6.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 4.9 m.
Does Port of Amherstburg require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Amherstburg.
What type of harbor is Port of Amherstburg?
Port of Amherstburg is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of small size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Amherstburg have?
Port of Amherstburg is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Amherstburg are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #3380), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →