Port of Bowling (GBBOW): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Bowling (UN/LOCODE GBBOW) is a very small river (natural) harbor located in United Kingdom, on the North Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 55.9333° N, 4.4833° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 6.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. 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 (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Scotland West Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Bowling
Where is Port of Bowling located?
Port of Bowling is a seaport located in United Kingdom, on the North Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 55.9333° N, 4.4833° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Bowling?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Bowling is GBBOW — country code GB, location code BOW.
How deep is Port of Bowling?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Bowling has a channel depth of about 6.4 m.
Does Port of Bowling require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Bowling.
What type of harbor is Port of Bowling?
Port of Bowling is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Bowling have?
Port of Bowling is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Bowling are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #33450), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →