Port of Port Hope (CAOPE): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Port Hope (UN/LOCODE CAOPE) is a small coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Canada, on the Lake Ontario. It sits at 43.9333° N, 78.2833° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 1.8 m, an anchorage depth near 3.4 m, cargo pier depths around 4.9 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 (Breakwater)
- Harbor Size
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Excellent
- World Water Body
- Lake Ontario; Great Lakes
- Region
- Canada Lake Ontario
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Port Hope
Where is Port of Port Hope located?
Port of Port Hope is a seaport located in Canada, on the Lake Ontario. Its coordinates are 43.9333° N, 78.2833° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Port Hope?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Port Hope is CAOPE — country code CA, location code OPE.
How deep is Port of Port Hope?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Port Hope has a channel depth of about 1.8 m, an anchorage depth of about 3.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 4.9 m.
Does Port of Port Hope require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Port Hope.
What type of harbor is Port of Port Hope?
Port of Port Hope is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of small size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Port Hope have?
Port of Port Hope is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Port Hope are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #2970), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →