Port of Port Elgin (CAPEL): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Port Elgin (UN/LOCODE CAPEL) is a very small coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Canada, on the Lake Huron. It sits at 44.4333° N, 81.4000° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 3.4 m, an anchorage depth near 3.4 m, cargo pier depths around 1.8 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 Huron; Great Lakes
- Region
- Canada Lake Huron
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Port Elgin
Where is Port of Port Elgin located?
Port of Port Elgin is a seaport located in Canada, on the Lake Huron. Its coordinates are 44.4333° N, 81.4000° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Port Elgin?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Port Elgin is CAPEL — country code CA, location code PEL.
How deep is Port of Port Elgin?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Port Elgin has a channel depth of about 3.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 3.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 1.8 m.
Does Port of Port Elgin require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Port Elgin.
What type of harbor is Port of Port Elgin?
Port of Port Elgin is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of very small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Port Elgin have?
Port of Port Elgin is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Port Elgin are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #3750), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →