Port of Colchester (GBCOL): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Colchester (UN/LOCODE GBCOL) is a very small river (natural) harbor located in United Kingdom, on the North Sea. It sits at 51.8833° N, 0.9167° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 1.8 m, an anchorage depth near 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
- River (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- North Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- England East Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Colchester
Where is Port of Colchester located?
Port of Colchester is a seaport located in United Kingdom, on the North Sea. Its coordinates are 51.8833° N, 0.9167° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Colchester?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Colchester is GBCOL — country code GB, location code COL.
How deep is Port of Colchester?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Colchester has a channel depth of about 1.8 m, an anchorage depth of about 4.9 m.
Does Port of Colchester require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Colchester.
What type of harbor is Port of Colchester?
Port of Colchester is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering good shelter.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Colchester are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #31506), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →