Port of St. James Harbor: Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of St. James Harbor is a very small coastal (natural) harbor located in United States, on the Lake Michigan. It sits at 45.7333° N, 85.5167° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 3.4 m, an anchorage depth near 9.4 m, cargo pier depths around 3.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. 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 (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- Lake Michigan; Great Lakes
- Region
- US Lake Michigan
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of St. James Harbor
Where is Port of St. James Harbor located?
Port of St. James Harbor is a seaport located in United States, on the Lake Michigan. Its coordinates are 45.7333° N, 85.5167° W.
How deep is Port of St. James Harbor?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of St. James Harbor has a channel depth of about 3.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 9.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 3.4 m.
Does Port of St. James Harbor require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of St. James Harbor.
What type of harbor is Port of St. James Harbor?
Port of St. James Harbor is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of St. James Harbor have?
Port of St. James Harbor is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of St. James Harbor are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #4580), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →