4242 - Cape Sable Island to Tusket Islands | Nova Scotia Marine Map

Navigate the complex and tide-swept waters of Southwest Nova Scotia with the precision of CHS Nautical Chart 4242. This essential hydrographic resource provides detailed coverage from the southern tip of Cape Sable Island to the labyrinthine Tusket Islands, offering critical data for mariners traversing the transition between the Atlantic Ocean and the Bay of Fundy.

Chart 4242 is a vital tool for the world-class fishing fleets and recreational sailors operating out of Yarmouth County and Shelburne County. It provides high-resolution mapping of the "Graveyard of the Atlantic," featuring updated soundings, submerged hazards, and the powerful tidal currents unique to the Tusket River mouth and the Abbecombec Ocean region. Whether you are navigating the deep-water channels or the shallow, rocky ledges of the archipelago, this chart offers the accuracy required for safe maritime passage.

Key Features include:

• Comprehensive Coastal Coverage: Spans from the historic lighthouse at Cape Sable west through the dense archipelago of the Tusket Islands.

• Intricate Hydrography: Features detailed depth soundings, seabed composition, and precise locations of shifting shoals and ledges.

• Navigational Aids & Hazards: Clearly indicates all primary lighthouses, bell buoys, and dangerous rocky outcroppings near the Bald Islands and Seal Island.

• Strategic Maritime Corridors: Essential for plotting safe routes into Pubnico Harbour, Argyle, and the approaches to Yarmouth.

• Professional Standard: Produced to the rigorous standards of the Canadian Hydrographic Service (CHS) for professional navigation and GIS spatial analysis.