Port of Hilton: Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Hilton is a very small coastal (natural) harbor located in Canada, on the Lake Huron. It sits at 46.2500° N, 83.8833° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 3.4 m, an anchorage depth near 9.4 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 (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- Lake Huron; Great Lakes
- Region
- Canada Lake Huron
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Hilton
Where is Port of Hilton located?
Port of Hilton is a seaport located in Canada, on the Lake Huron. Its coordinates are 46.2500° N, 83.8833° W.
How deep is Port of Hilton?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Hilton has a channel depth of about 3.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 9.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 3.4 m.
Does Port of Hilton require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Hilton.
What type of harbor is Port of Hilton?
Port of Hilton is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Hilton have?
Port of Hilton is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Hilton are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #4240), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →