1236 - Pointe des Monts to Escoumins Nautical Chart

The Gateway Passage: 1233 - Pointe-des-Monts to Les Escoumins

Navigate the vast and powerful waters of the St. Lawrence Estuary with the 1236 - Pointe-des-Monts to Les Escoumins Nautical Chart. This professional-grade hydrographic reference is essential for any vessel transiting the North Shore of Quebec, covering the critical transition zone where the Gulf of St. Lawrence narrows. Whether you are a commercial pilot heading for the industrial ports of Baie-Comeau or a sailor exploring the rugged Côte-Nord, this chart provides the definitive data required for safe passage.

Detailed Hydrographic & Navigational Data

Produced to the exacting standards of the Canadian Hydrographic Service (CHS), Chart 1236 offers comprehensive "ground-truth" information:

• Extensive Coastal Coverage: Features high-resolution depth soundings and bathymetry from the landmark lighthouse at Pointe-des-Monts to the pilotage station at Les Escoumins.

• Industrial Port Approaches: Provides critical data for navigating the approaches to Baie-Comeau, Godbout, Forestville, and the Manicouagan River.

• The Manicouagan Peninsula: Includes detailed mapping of the complex shoals and currents surrounding the Manicouagan Peninsula, a known area of technical interest for mariners.

• Shipping Channel Information: Marks the primary commercial shipping lanes, essential for safely coexisting with large-scale maritime traffic in the Estuary.

A Technical Reference for Maritime Heritage

Beyond its use on the bridge, this chart is a sophisticated piece of cartographic art, celebrating the industrial and natural heritage of the North Shore.

• Official Technical Aesthetic: Showcases the precise line work, sounding density, and maritime symbols used by professional hydrographers.

• Premium Print Quality: Rendered with sharp clarity to ensure every light characteristic, depth contour, and buoy is legible for study or display.

• The Ultimate North Shore Gift: An ideal memento for residents of Baie-Comeau, maritime professionals, or anyone captivated by the scale of the St. Lawrence.
  
  

  Feature	Details
  Chart Number	1236
  Location	Pointe-des-Monts to Les Escoumins, Quebec
  Scale	1:200,000
  Key Areas	Baie-Comeau, Godbout, Forestville, Manicouagan Peninsula
  Data Type	Hydrographic (Depths, Shoals, Navigational Aids)
  Publisher	Canadian Hydrographic Service (CHS) Standards