Port of Charlestown (GBCHF): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Charlestown (UN/LOCODE GBCHF) is a very small coastal (tide gates) harbor located in United Kingdom, on the English Channel. It sits at 50.3333° N, 4.7500° W. The port reports an anchorage depth near 9.4 m, cargo pier depths around 4.9 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
- Coastal (Tide Gates)
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- English Channel; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- England South Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Charlestown
Where is Port of Charlestown located?
Port of Charlestown is a seaport located in United Kingdom, on the English Channel. Its coordinates are 50.3333° N, 4.7500° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Charlestown?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Charlestown is GBCHF — country code GB, location code CHF.
How deep is Port of Charlestown?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Charlestown has an anchorage depth of about 9.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 4.9 m.
Does Port of Charlestown require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Charlestown.
What type of harbor is Port of Charlestown?
Port of Charlestown is classified as a coastal (tide gates) harbor, of very small size, offering good shelter.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Charlestown are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #35320), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →