Port of Barry (GBBAD): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Barry (UN/LOCODE GBBAD) is a medium coastal (tide gates) harbor located in United Kingdom, on the Bristol Channel. It sits at 51.4000° N, 3.2667° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 1.8 m, an anchorage depth near 9.4 m, cargo pier depths around 7.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated excellent. Cargo handling includes wharves facilities.
Port Specifications & Capabilities
Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.
Harbor Profile
- Harbor Type
- Coastal (Tide Gates)
- Harbor Size
- Medium
- Shelter Afforded
- Excellent
- World Water Body
- Bristol Channel; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Wales
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Barry
Where is Port of Barry located?
Port of Barry is a seaport located in United Kingdom, on the Bristol Channel. Its coordinates are 51.4000° N, 3.2667° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Barry?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Barry is GBBAD — country code GB, location code BAD.
How deep is Port of Barry?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Barry has a channel depth of about 1.8 m, an anchorage depth of about 9.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 7.9 m.
Does Port of Barry require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Barry.
What type of harbor is Port of Barry?
Port of Barry is classified as a coastal (tide gates) harbor, of medium size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Barry have?
Port of Barry is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Barry are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #34990), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →