Port of Thurso (CAURS): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Thurso (UN/LOCODE CAURS) is a very small river (natural) harbor located in Canada, on the Lake Ontario. It sits at 45.6000° N, 75.2333° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 1.8 m, an anchorage depth near 1.8 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
- River (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Excellent
- World Water Body
- Lake Ontario; Great Lakes
- Region
- Ottawa River
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Thurso
Where is Port of Thurso located?
Port of Thurso is a seaport located in Canada, on the Lake Ontario. Its coordinates are 45.6000° N, 75.2333° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Thurso?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Thurso is CAURS — country code CA, location code URS.
How deep is Port of Thurso?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Thurso has a channel depth of about 1.8 m, an anchorage depth of about 1.8 m.
What type of harbor is Port of Thurso?
Port of Thurso is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Thurso have?
Port of Thurso is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Thurso are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #2460), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →