Port of Thornbury (CATBY): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Thornbury (UN/LOCODE CATBY) is a very small coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Canada, on the Lake Huron. It sits at 44.5667° N, 80.4500° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 3.4 m, an anchorage depth near 3.4 m, cargo pier depths around 3.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. 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
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- Lake Huron; Great Lakes
- Region
- Canada Lake Huron
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Thornbury
Where is Port of Thornbury located?
Port of Thornbury is a seaport located in Canada, on the Lake Huron. Its coordinates are 44.5667° N, 80.4500° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Thornbury?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Thornbury is CATBY — country code CA, location code TBY.
How deep is Port of Thornbury?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Thornbury has a channel depth of about 3.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 3.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 3.4 m.
Does Port of Thornbury require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Thornbury.
What type of harbor is Port of Thornbury?
Port of Thornbury is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of very small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Thornbury have?
Port of Thornbury is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Thornbury are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #3890), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →