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The following is general information on Botwood. If you wish to find out something that is not listed on this page, contact the Botwood town council at the following address:

Botwood Town Council
P.O. Box 490
Botwood, NF
A0H 1E0
Phone: (709) 257-3331
Fax: (709) 257-3330

The Port of Botwood - Port Information

Located in Central Newfoundland in the Bay of Exploits, Botwood Harbour is entered between Lower Sandy Point and Phillips Head.

The Port of Botwood is the shipping port for pulp and paper products from the mill at Grand Falls-Windsor. It is a centre for the export of fish, wood products and petroleum products and has been used as a base for offshore exploration vessels. Fuel, caustic soda, sulphur and general cargo are imported.

Ideal for sailing and other recreational activities, this sheltered port is visited by ships from all over the world.

Port Data

Harbour:
federal public harbour

Navigational Season:
year-round with occassional icebreaking assistance

Position:
lat.                       49.06N
long.                    55.22W
CHS chart           #4597

Transit Wharf
Services:

  • fresh water
  • fuel oil
  • harbour master
  • wharf lighting

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    Wharf:
    length    83m
    width      32m

    Draught (LNT at face):
    7.4m at 2.8m off face
    9.0m at 7.5m off face

    Tidal Range:
    1.43m

    Elevation (LNT):
    2.8m

    Deck:
    reinforced concrete

    Bearing Capacity:
    MS 150 (GVWt 27,500 kg)
    2500kg/m2 (500) UDL

    Fendering System:
    horizontal cylindrical rubber and wood pules

    Storage:
    upland storage

    Shed:
    steel framed shed, 1282 m2

    Oil Dock
    Services:

  • fuel oil 
  • wharf lighting 
  • petroleum lines

  • Wharf:
    length 45.7 m

    Draught (LNT at face):
    5.9 m

    Tidal Range:
    1.43 m

    Elevation (LNT):
    2.7 m

    Deck:
    reinforced concrete

    Bearing Capacity:
    MS 150 (GVWt 27,500 kg)
    2250 kg/m (400 psf) UDL

    Fendering System:
    horizontal cylindrical rubber and vertical hardwood 


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