Port of Walpole Island: Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Walpole Island is a very small river (natural) harbor located in Canada, on the Lake Saint Clair. It sits at 42.6167° N, 82.5167° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 6.4 m, an anchorage depth near 7.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated excellent. Cargo handling includes wharves facilities.

Country
Canada
UN/LOCODE
Harbor Type
River (Natural)
Coordinates
42.6167° N, 82.5167° 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

Harbor Profile

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

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryYes
Tugs AssistanceNo
Provisions / WaterNo / No
Fuel / Diesel OilNo / No
Medical FacilitiesUnknown
Repairs / Dry DockNone / Unknown
Ice RestrictionYes
Wharves

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Distance
0 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Walpole Island

Where is Port of Walpole Island located?

Port of Walpole Island is a seaport located in Canada, on the Lake Saint Clair. Its coordinates are 42.6167° N, 82.5167° W.

How deep is Port of Walpole Island?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Walpole Island has a channel depth of about 6.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 7.9 m.

Does Port of Walpole Island require a pilot?

Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Walpole Island.

What type of harbor is Port of Walpole Island?

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

What cargo facilities does Port of Walpole Island have?

Port of Walpole Island is recorded as offering wharves facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Walpole Island are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #3650), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →