Port of Houghton (USHTL): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Houghton (UN/LOCODE USHTL) is a small canal or lake harbor located in United States, on the Lake Superior. It sits at 47.1167° N, 88.5667° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 6.4 m, an anchorage depth near 7.9 m, cargo pier depths around 6.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated excellent. 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
- Canal or Lake
- Harbor Size
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Excellent
- World Water Body
- Lake Superior; Great Lakes
- Region
- US Lake Superior
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Houghton
Where is Port of Houghton located?
Port of Houghton is a seaport located in United States, on the Lake Superior. Its coordinates are 47.1167° N, 88.5667° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Houghton?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Houghton is USHTL — country code US, location code HTL.
How deep is Port of Houghton?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Houghton has a channel depth of about 6.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 7.9 m, cargo pier depths of about 6.4 m.
Does Port of Houghton require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Houghton.
What type of harbor is Port of Houghton?
Port of Houghton is classified as a canal or lake harbor, of small size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Houghton have?
Port of Houghton is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Houghton are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #5370), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →