Port of Ardglass (GBAGL): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Ardglass (UN/LOCODE GBAGL) is a very small coastal (natural) harbor located in United Kingdom, on the Irish Sea. It sits at 54.2667° N, 5.6167° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 4.9 m, an anchorage depth near 11 m, cargo pier depths around 1.8 m. Shelter afforded is rated poor.

Country
United Kingdom
UN/LOCODE
GBAGL
Harbor Type
Coastal (Natural)
Coordinates
54.2667° N, 5.6167° W

Port Specifications & Capabilities

Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.

Channel Depth
4.9 m
Anchorage Depth
11 m
Cargo Pier Depth
1.8 m
Tidal Range
4 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
Coastal (Natural)
Harbor Size
Very Small
Shelter Afforded
Poor
World Water Body
Irish Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
Region
Northern Ireland

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryNo
Tugs AssistanceNo
Provisions / WaterYes / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilUnknown / Unknown
Medical FacilitiesUnknown
Repairs / Dry DockEmergency Only / Unknown
Ice RestrictionNo

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Port of Ardglass (GBAGL)
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Distance
18 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Ardglass

Where is Port of Ardglass located?

Port of Ardglass is a seaport located in United Kingdom, on the Irish Sea. Its coordinates are 54.2667° N, 5.6167° W.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Ardglass?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Ardglass is GBAGL — country code GB, location code AGL.

How deep is Port of Ardglass?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Ardglass has a channel depth of about 4.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 11 m, cargo pier depths of about 1.8 m.

Does Port of Ardglass require a pilot?

Pilotage is not listed as compulsory at Port of Ardglass, though pilots are available.

What type of harbor is Port of Ardglass?

Port of Ardglass is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering poor shelter.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Ardglass are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #33690), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →