Port of Queenston (CAQNS): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Queenston (UN/LOCODE CAQNS) is a very small river (natural) harbor located in Canada, on the Lake Erie. It sits at 43.1667° N, 79.0667° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 6.4 m, an anchorage depth near 7.9 m, cargo pier depths around 3.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated excellent. Cargo handling includes wharves facilities.

Country
Canada
UN/LOCODE
CAQNS
Harbor Type
River (Natural)
Coordinates
43.1667° N, 79.0667° W

Port Specifications & Capabilities

Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.

Channel Depth
6.4 m
Anchorage Depth
7.9 m
Cargo Pier Depth
3.4 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
River (Natural)
Harbor Size
Very Small
Shelter Afforded
Excellent
World Water Body
Lake Erie; Great Lakes
Region
Canada Lake Ontario

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryYes
Tugs AssistanceNo
Provisions / WaterUnknown / Unknown
Fuel / Diesel OilUnknown / Unknown
Medical FacilitiesUnknown
Repairs / Dry DockUnknown / Unknown
Ice RestrictionYes
Wharves

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Port of Queenston (CAQNS)
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Distance
5 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Queenston

Where is Port of Queenston located?

Port of Queenston is a seaport located in Canada, on the Lake Erie. Its coordinates are 43.1667° N, 79.0667° W.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Queenston?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Queenston is CAQNS — country code CA, location code QNS.

How deep is Port of Queenston?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Queenston has a channel depth of about 6.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 7.9 m, cargo pier depths of about 3.4 m.

Does Port of Queenston require a pilot?

Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Queenston.

What type of harbor is Port of Queenston?

Port of Queenston is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering excellent shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of Queenston have?

Port of Queenston is recorded as offering wharves facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Queenston are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #3110), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →