Port of Port Whitby (CAWHI): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Port Whitby (UN/LOCODE CAWHI) is a small coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Canada, on the Lake Ontario. It sits at 43.8500° N, 78.9333° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 1.8 m, an anchorage depth near 3.4 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 (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 Whitby
Where is Port of Port Whitby located?
Port of Port Whitby is a seaport located in Canada, on the Lake Ontario. Its coordinates are 43.8500° N, 78.9333° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Port Whitby?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Port Whitby is CAWHI — country code CA, location code WHI.
How deep is Port of Port Whitby?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Port Whitby has a channel depth of about 1.8 m, an anchorage depth of about 3.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 6.4 m.
Does Port of Port Whitby require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Port Whitby.
What type of harbor is Port of Port Whitby?
Port of Port Whitby is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of small size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Port Whitby have?
Port of Port Whitby is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Port Whitby are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #2990), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →