Port of Southampton (CASON): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Southampton (UN/LOCODE CASON) is a very small coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Canada, on the Lake Huron. It sits at 44.5000° N, 81.3833° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 1.8 m, an anchorage depth near 3.4 m, cargo pier depths around 1.8 m. Shelter afforded is rated poor. Cargo handling includes wharves facilities.

Country
Canada
UN/LOCODE
CASON
Harbor Type
Coastal (Breakwater)
Coordinates
44.5000° N, 81.3833° 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
1.8 m
Anchorage Depth
3.4 m
Cargo Pier Depth
1.8 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
Coastal (Breakwater)
Harbor Size
Very Small
Shelter Afforded
Poor
World Water Body
Lake Huron; Great Lakes
Region
Canada Lake Huron

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryYes
Tugs AssistanceNo
Provisions / WaterYes / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilYes / Yes
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockModerate / Unknown
Ice RestrictionYes
Wharves

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Distance
4 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Southampton

Where is Port of Southampton located?

Port of Southampton is a seaport located in Canada, on the Lake Huron. Its coordinates are 44.5000° N, 81.3833° W.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Southampton?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Southampton is CASON — country code CA, location code SON.

How deep is Port of Southampton?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Southampton has a channel depth of about 1.8 m, an anchorage depth of about 3.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 1.8 m.

Does Port of Southampton require a pilot?

Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Southampton.

What type of harbor is Port of Southampton?

Port of Southampton is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of very small size, offering poor shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of Southampton have?

Port of Southampton is recorded as offering wharves facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Southampton are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #3760), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →