Port of Gargantua: Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Gargantua is a very small coastal (natural) harbor located in Canada, on the Lake Superior. It sits at 47.5667° N, 84.9667° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 3.4 m, an anchorage depth near 12.5 m, cargo pier depths around 1.8 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
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- Lake Superior; Great Lakes
- Region
- Canada Lake Superior
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Gargantua
Where is Port of Gargantua located?
Port of Gargantua is a seaport located in Canada, on the Lake Superior. Its coordinates are 47.5667° N, 84.9667° W.
How deep is Port of Gargantua?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Gargantua has a channel depth of about 3.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 12.5 m, cargo pier depths of about 1.8 m.
Does Port of Gargantua require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Gargantua.
What type of harbor is Port of Gargantua?
Port of Gargantua is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Gargantua have?
Port of Gargantua is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Gargantua are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #5150), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →