Port of Caernarvon (GBCNV): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Caernarvon (UN/LOCODE GBCNV) is a small river (basins) harbor located in United Kingdom, on the Irish Sea. It sits at 53.1500° N, 4.2667° W. The port reports an anchorage depth near 4.9 m, cargo pier depths around 3.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated good.
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 (Basins)
- Harbor Size
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- Irish Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Wales
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Caernarvon
Where is Port of Caernarvon located?
Port of Caernarvon is a seaport located in United Kingdom, on the Irish Sea. Its coordinates are 53.1500° N, 4.2667° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Caernarvon?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Caernarvon is GBCNV — country code GB, location code CNV.
How deep is Port of Caernarvon?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Caernarvon has an anchorage depth of about 4.9 m, cargo pier depths of about 3.4 m.
Does Port of Caernarvon require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Caernarvon.
What type of harbor is Port of Caernarvon?
Port of Caernarvon is classified as a river (basins) harbor, of small size, offering good shelter.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Caernarvon are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #34780), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →