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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:

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:

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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