Port of Port Hawkesbury (CAPHW): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Port Hawkesbury (UN/LOCODE CAPHW) is a very small coastal (natural) harbor located in Canada, on the North Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 45.6167° N, 61.3667° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 4.9 m, an anchorage depth near 12.5 m, cargo pier depths around 9.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage 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
- North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Cape Breton Island
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Port Hawkesbury
Where is Port of Port Hawkesbury located?
Port of Port Hawkesbury is a seaport located in Canada, on the North Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 45.6167° N, 61.3667° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Port Hawkesbury?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Port Hawkesbury is CAPHW — country code CA, location code PHW.
How deep is Port of Port Hawkesbury?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Port Hawkesbury has a channel depth of about 4.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 12.5 m, cargo pier depths of about 9.4 m.
Does Port of Port Hawkesbury require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Port Hawkesbury.
What type of harbor is Port of Port Hawkesbury?
Port of Port Hawkesbury is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Port Hawkesbury have?
Port of Port Hawkesbury is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Port Hawkesbury are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #5870), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →