1431 - Canal de Beauharnois Nautical Chart

The Engineering Marvel: 1431 - Canal de Beauharnois

Navigate one of the most vital segments of the St. Lawrence Seaway with the 1431 - Canal de Beauharnois Nautical Chart. This professional-grade hydrographic reference is the definitive guide for transiting the man-made canal that connects Lac Saint-Louis to Lac Saint-François. Covering the technical passage through the Beauharnois Locks, Chart 1431 provides the high-fidelity data required for commercial shipping and recreational cruisers to navigate this restricted waterway safely.

Precision Hydrographic & Lock Data

Produced to the rigorous standards of the Canadian Hydrographic Service (CHS), Chart 1431 delivers comprehensive information for this technical waterway:

• Lock System Details: Features detailed mapping and approach data for the Lower and Upper Beauharnois Locks, including wharf layouts, mooring areas, and signal lights.

• Bridge Clearances & Hazards: Provides critical vertical and horizontal clearances for the numerous lift bridges and fixed spans, including the Saint-Louis Bridge and Larocque Bridge.

• Dredged Channel Bathymetry: High-resolution depth soundings for the maintained canal channel, ensuring safe passage through the restricted depths near Melocheville and Salaberry-de-Valleyfield.

• Currents & Power Infrastructure: Clearly marks the currents near the Beauharnois Power Station and the surrounding navigational aids essential for staying within the marked channel.

A Technical Masterpiece for Maritime Decor

Beyond its functional use on the bridge, this chart serves as a sophisticated piece of maritime history and art for those inspired by the scale of the St. Lawrence Seaway.

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

• Vivid Print Quality: Printed with high-definition clarity to ensure every light characteristic, depth contour, and buoy is sharp and legible for study or display.

• The Perfect Valleyfield Gift: An ideal memento for sailors, residents of Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, or anyone fascinated by the industrial heritage of the Suroît region.
  
  

  Feature	Details
  Chart Number	1431
  Location	Beauharnois Canal, Quebec
  Scale	1:20,000
  Key Areas	Beauharnois, Melocheville, Salaberry-de-Valleyfield
  Data Type	Hydrographic (Dredged Depths, Lock Plans, Bridge Data)
  Publisher	Canadian Hydrographic Service (CHS) Standards