3800 - Dixon Entrance Nautical Chart

The International Gateway: 3800 - Dixon Entrance

Navigate the vast and powerful waters of the Pacific Northwest with the 3800 - Dixon Entrance Nautical Chart. Published by the Canadian Hydrographic Service (CHS), this chart is the essential "road map" for mariners transiting the critical boundary waters between Canada and the United States. Covering the expansive reaches of the Dixon Entrance, Hecate Strait, and Clarence Strait, this chart provides the wide-area perspective required for safe blue-water and coastal navigation.

Comprehensive Coverage for Modern Mariners

Chart 3800 is engineered for the high-stakes environment where the open Pacific meets the rugged archipelagos of the north:

• Strategic Regional View: Provides seamless coverage connecting Graham Island (Haida Gwaii) to Prince of Wales Island (Alaska)—a vital link for vessels on the Inside Passage route.

• Deep-Water Bathymetry: Essential for deep-draft commercial shipping and cruise liners navigating the entrance to the North Coast’s industrial hubs.

• Seafloor & Coastal Data: Detailed information on the nature of the sea bottom, elevations, and coastal configurations to assist in radar pilotage across the volatile Hecate Strait.

• Navigational Safety: Features clearly marked aids to navigation, dangers, and international boundaries, ensuring compliance and safety in a high-traffic maritime zone.

Essential for Pacific Transit

With the intensification of commercial shipping and the ongoing development of ocean resources, the role of CHS is more vital than ever. Whether you are a ship's pilot, a commercial fisherman, or an offshore cruiser, Chart 3800 provides the "ground-truth" data needed for safe passage through the challenging currents and weather systems of the Dixon Entrance.