Port of Port Dover (CAPDV): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Port Dover (UN/LOCODE CAPDV) is a very small river (natural) harbor located in Canada, on the Lake Erie. It sits at 42.7833° N, 80.2000° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 1.8 m, an anchorage depth near 1.8 m, cargo pier depths around 1.8 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
- River (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Excellent
- World Water Body
- Lake Erie; Great Lakes
- Region
- Canada Lake Erie
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Port Dover
Where is Port of Port Dover located?
Port of Port Dover is a seaport located in Canada, on the Lake Erie. Its coordinates are 42.7833° N, 80.2000° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Port Dover?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Port Dover is CAPDV — country code CA, location code PDV.
How deep is Port of Port Dover?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Port Dover has a channel depth of about 1.8 m, an anchorage depth of about 1.8 m, cargo pier depths of about 1.8 m.
Does Port of Port Dover require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Port Dover.
What type of harbor is Port of Port Dover?
Port of Port Dover is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Port Dover have?
Port of Port Dover is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Port Dover are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #3270), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →