Port of Charlottetown (CACHA): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Charlottetown (UN/LOCODE CACHA) is a small coastal (natural) harbor located in Canada, on the Gulf of Saint Lawrence. It sits at 46.2333° N, 63.1333° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth near 9.4 m, cargo pier depths around 7.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. 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
- Coastal (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- Gulf of Saint Lawrence; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Prince Edward Island
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Charlottetown
Where is Port of Charlottetown located?
Port of Charlottetown is a seaport located in Canada, on the Gulf of Saint Lawrence. Its coordinates are 46.2333° N, 63.1333° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Charlottetown?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Charlottetown is CACHA — country code CA, location code CHA.
How deep is Port of Charlottetown?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Charlottetown has a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 9.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 7.9 m.
Does Port of Charlottetown require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Charlottetown.
What type of harbor is Port of Charlottetown?
Port of Charlottetown is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Charlottetown have?
Port of Charlottetown is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Charlottetown are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #5750), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →