Port of Boston (GBBOS): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Boston (UN/LOCODE GBBOS) is a small river (tide gates) harbor located in United Kingdom, on the North Sea. It sits at 52.9667° N, 0.0167° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 4.9 m, an anchorage depth near 7.9 m, cargo pier depths around 4.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated poor. 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
- River (Tide Gates)
- Harbor Size
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Poor
- World Water Body
- North Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- England East Coast
Services & Restrictions
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nautical miles (direct)
@ 14 knots
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Boston
Where is Port of Boston located?
Port of Boston is a seaport located in United Kingdom, on the North Sea. Its coordinates are 52.9667° N, 0.0167° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Boston?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Boston is GBBOS — country code GB, location code BOS.
How deep is Port of Boston?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Boston has a channel depth of about 4.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 7.9 m, cargo pier depths of about 4.9 m.
Does Port of Boston require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Boston.
What type of harbor is Port of Boston?
Port of Boston is classified as a river (tide gates) harbor, of small size, offering poor shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Boston have?
Port of Boston is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Boston are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #31630), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →