Port of Grand Portage

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About Port of Grand Portage

This marina is operated by the National Park Service on the north shore of Lake Superior in northeastern Minnesota. It preserves a historic fur trade center.

Background
Grand Portage National Monument is a United States National Monument located on the north shore of Lake Superior in northeastern Minnesota that preserves a vital center of fur trade activity and Anishinaabeg Ojibwe heritage. The area became one of the British Empire's four main fur trading centers in North America, along with Fort Niagara, Fort Detroit, and Michilimackinac.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
183m

Region

Subdivision
US-MN
Latitude
47.9563°
Longitude
-89.6895°

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
5028530 →
Wikidata
Q1516547 →
Wikipedia
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Official Site
www.nps.gov →

Identification

UN/LOCODE
USGRA
Country
🇺🇸USA
Time Zone
UTC-6
Feature Type
MAR (Marina)

Classification

Type
Port

History

Established
1960
Operator (Wikidata ID)
National Park Service

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Grand Portage?

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The approach to Grand Portage is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Victoria Island Lighthouse at 15.2 NM to the ENE. Other aids include Rock Of Ages (16.1 NM ESE), Pie Island (26.3 NM NE), Grand Marais Lighthouse (29 NM WSW), Mission Channel Entrance (30.7 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Grand Portage on?

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The Port of Grand Portage is situated on the North Pacific Ocean in US. 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 Grand Portage?

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You can track vessels near Grand Portage (USGRA) 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 Grand Portage?

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The Port of Grand Portage is a port in US. Its UN/LOCODE is USGRA — 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 USGRA mean?

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The first two characters, US, are the ISO country code for US. 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 Grand Portage?

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The Port of Grand Portage operates in the UTC-6 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.