1439 - Carleton Island to Charity Shoal Nautical Chart

Crossing the Threshold: 1439 - Carleton Island to Charity Shoal

Navigate the vast opening of the St. Lawrence River with the 1439 - Carleton Island to/à Charity Shoal Nautical Chart. This professional-grade hydrographic reference is the primary guide for the transition from the sheltered Thousand Islands to the unpredictable waters of Lake Ontario. Covering the critical triangle between Wolfe Island (Ontario), Cape Vincent (New York), and the infamous Charity Shoal, Chart 1439 provides the "ground-truth" data required for safe international passage.

Precision Hydrographic & Open-Water Data

Produced to the rigorous standards of the Canadian Hydrographic Service (CHS), Chart 1439 delivers comprehensive information for this high-traffic maritime corridor:

• The Charity Shoal Inset: Features high-resolution mapping for Charity Shoal, a prehistoric impact crater and major navigational hazard, ensuring mariners can navigate its complex depths safely.

• International Border Navigation: Clearly marks the official boundary between Canada and the United States, essential for regulatory compliance and cross-border transit between Kingston and New York State.

• Seaway Entrance & Major Lights: Provides detailed data for the approaches to the St. Lawrence Seaway, including light characteristics for Tibbetts Point Lighthouse and other major navigational aids.

• Deep-Water Bathymetry: Offers accurate soundings for the deep-water channels used by international "Salties" and Great Lakes freighters entering or exiting the river system.

A Technical Reference for the Lake Ontario Mariner

Beyond the helm, this chart serves as a sophisticated piece of maritime history and art for those fascinated by the scale of the Great Lakes.

• Official Technical Aesthetic: Showcases the intricate line work, sounding density, and universal maritime symbols that define professional Canadian hydrography.

• Vivid Print Clarity: Printed with high-definition precision to ensure every buoy, depth contour, and waypoint is sharp and legible for route planning or framing.

• The Perfect Kingston Gift: An ideal memento for sailors, history buffs, and residents of Frontenac County or the Thousand Islands region.
  

  Feature	Details
  Chart Number	1439
  Location	Eastern Lake Ontario / St. Lawrence Entrance
  Scale	1:25,000
  Key Areas	Carleton Island, Charity Shoal, Wolfe Island, Cape Vincent NY
  Data Type	Hydrographic (Deep Soundings, Major Shoals, International Border)
  Publisher	Canadian Hydrographic Service (CHS) Standards