Port of Great Lakes (USGRL): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Great Lakes (UN/LOCODE USGRL) is a very small coastal (breakwater) harbor located in United States, on the Lake Michigan. It sits at 42.3000° N, 87.8333° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 3.4 m, an anchorage depth near 6.4 m, cargo pier depths around 3.4 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 (Breakwater)
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- Lake Michigan; Great Lakes
- Region
- US Lake Michigan
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Great Lakes
Where is Port of Great Lakes located?
Port of Great Lakes is a seaport located in United States, on the Lake Michigan. Its coordinates are 42.3000° N, 87.8333° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Great Lakes?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Great Lakes is USGRL — country code US, location code GRL.
How deep is Port of Great Lakes?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Great Lakes has a channel depth of about 3.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 6.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 3.4 m.
Does Port of Great Lakes require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Great Lakes.
What type of harbor is Port of Great Lakes?
Port of Great Lakes is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of very small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Great Lakes have?
Port of Great Lakes is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Great Lakes are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #4820), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →