Port of Clark's Harbour

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About Port of Clark's Harbour

This harbor on Cape Sable Island, Nova Scotia, Canada, is a significant center for the lobster fishing industry. It serves as a base for fishing vessels, including the locally developed Cape Islander type.

Background
Clark's Harbour is a town on Cape Sable Island in southwestern Nova Scotia, Canada, located in Shelburne County. The main industry is lobster fishing. Owing to this as well as the town's history as a fishing community, the town is noted as the birthplace of the Cape Islander fishing boat.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
-9999m

Region

Subdivision
CA-NS
Latitude
43.4500°
Longitude
-65.6333°

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
5923320 →
Wikidata
Q2975642 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.clarksharbour.com →

Identification

UN/LOCODE
CACLH
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Time Zone
UTC-4
Feature Type
HBR (Harbor)

Classification

Type
Port

History

Established
1773

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Clark's Harbour?

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The approach to Clark's Harbour is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is West Head Lighthouse at 1 NM to the WNW. Other aids include West Head (Clark's Harbour) (1 NM WNW), Cape Sable (3.6 NM S), Stoddart Island (4 NM WNW), Outer Island (4.8 NM W). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Clark's Harbour on?

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The Port of Clark's Harbour is situated on the North Atlantic Ocean in CA. The area falls within the temperate maritime climate zone, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.

How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Clark's Harbour?

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You can track vessels near Clark's Harbour (CACLH) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course.

Where is the Port of Clark's Harbour?

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The Port of Clark's Harbour is a port in CA. Its UN/LOCODE is CACLH — the five-character code the UNECE assigns to trade and transport locations, and the identifier used on shipping documents and in port calls.

What does the UN/LOCODE CACLH mean?

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The first two characters, CA, are the ISO country code for CA. The remaining three identify the location within that country. The code is issued by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe and is the international standard for naming ports in trade and transport systems.

What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Clark's Harbour?

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The Port of Clark's Harbour operates in the UTC-4 time zone. Operating hours, VTS schedules, and pilot availability vary — vessel agents should confirm with the port authority in advance, especially for night arrivals or weekend operations.