Port of Bridgwater (GBBRW): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Bridgwater (UN/LOCODE GBBRW) is a very small river (natural) harbor located in United Kingdom, on the Bristol Channel. It sits at 51.1333° N, 3.0000° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 1.8 m, an anchorage depth near 6.4 m, cargo pier depths around 9.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves facilities.

Country
United Kingdom
UN/LOCODE
GBBRW
Harbor Type
River (Natural)
Coordinates
51.1333° N, 3.0000° 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
1.8 m
Anchorage Depth
6.4 m
Cargo Pier Depth
9.4 m
Tidal Range
9 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
River (Natural)
Harbor Size
Very Small
Shelter Afforded
Good
World Water Body
Bristol Channel; North Atlantic Ocean
Region
England SW Coast

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryYes
Tugs AssistanceNo
Provisions / WaterUnknown / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilYes / Yes
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockModerate / Small
Ice RestrictionNo
Wharves

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Distance
13 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Bridgwater

Where is Port of Bridgwater located?

Port of Bridgwater is a seaport located in United Kingdom, on the Bristol Channel. Its coordinates are 51.1333° N, 3.0000° W.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Bridgwater?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Bridgwater is GBBRW — country code GB, location code BRW.

How deep is Port of Bridgwater?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Bridgwater has a channel depth of about 1.8 m, an anchorage depth of about 6.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 9.4 m.

Does Port of Bridgwater require a pilot?

Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Bridgwater.

What type of harbor is Port of Bridgwater?

Port of Bridgwater is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering good shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of Bridgwater have?

Port of Bridgwater is recorded as offering wharves facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Bridgwater are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #35100), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →