Port of Louisbourg (CALOU): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Louisbourg (UN/LOCODE CALOU) is a very small coastal (natural) harbor located in Canada, on the North Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 45.9167° N, 59.9667° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth near 9.4 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
- Coastal (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Excellent
- World Water Body
- North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Cape Breton Island
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Louisbourg
Where is Port of Louisbourg located?
Port of Louisbourg is a seaport located in Canada, on the North Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 45.9167° N, 59.9667° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Louisbourg?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Louisbourg is CALOU — country code CA, location code LOU.
How deep is Port of Louisbourg?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Louisbourg has a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 9.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 6.4 m.
Does Port of Louisbourg require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Louisbourg.
What type of harbor is Port of Louisbourg?
Port of Louisbourg is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Louisbourg have?
Port of Louisbourg is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Louisbourg are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #6020), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →