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.

Country
Canada
UN/LOCODE
Harbor Type
Coastal (Natural)
Coordinates
47.5667° N, 84.9667° W

Port Specifications & Capabilities

Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.

Channel Depth
3.4 m
Anchorage Depth
12.5 m
Cargo Pier Depth
1.8 m

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

Pilotage CompulsoryYes
Tugs AssistanceNo
Provisions / WaterUnknown / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilUnknown / Unknown
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockUnknown / Unknown
Ice RestrictionYes
Wharves

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Port of Gargantua
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Distance
24 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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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 →