2042 - Welland Canal St.Catharines to Port Colborne Nautical Chart

The Great Lakes Link: 2042 - Welland Canal

Master the ascent from Lake Ontario to Lake Erie with the 2042 - Welland Canal: St. Catharines to/à Port Colborne Nautical Chart. This professional-grade hydrographic reference is the indispensable guide for vessels transiting the heart of the St. Lawrence Seaway. Whether you are a commercial pilot commanding a 700-foot laker or a recreational mariner undertaking the "Great Loop," Chart 2042 provides the technical precision required for safe passage through this high-traffic industrial corridor.

Precision Engineering & Navigational Data

Produced to the rigorous standards of the Canadian Hydrographic Service (CHS) at a high-resolution 1:15,000 scale, Chart 2042 delivers exhaustive detail for the canal’s technical infrastructure:

• The Lock System: Features comprehensive mapping of Locks 1 through 8, including the world-famous "Flight Locks" (4, 5, and 6) in Thorold.

• Port Weller to Port Colborne: Seamless coverage from the northern entrance at Port Weller (St. Catharines) to the southern terminus and lighthouse at Port Colborne.

• Bridge & Vertical Clearances: Provides critical data for every lift bridge and fixed span crossing the canal, ensuring safe mast and superstructure clearance.

• Seaway Infrastructure: Clearly marks the approach walls, tie-up wharves, and the specialized buoyage system used within the canal’s controlled waters.

A Technical Masterpiece for the Seaway Professional

Beyond its use on the bridge, this chart serves as a sophisticated record of the industrial heritage of the Niagara Peninsula.

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

• High-Definition Clarity: Printed on-demand with the latest Notices to Mariners, ensuring that every depth contour and navigational aid is sharp and accurate.

• The Ultimate Maritime Gift: An essential memento for Seaway workers, naval history buffs, and anyone who has experienced the thrill of being "lifted" over the Escarpment.
  

  Feature	Details
  Chart Number	2042
  Location	Welland Canal, Niagara Region (Ontario)
  Scale	1:15,000
  Key Areas	Port Weller, Thorold, Welland, Port Colborne, Locks 1-8
  Data Type	Hydrographic (Canal Depths, Lock Stations, Bridge Data)
  Publisher	Canadian Hydrographic Service (CHS) Standards