Port of Cowes Harbour (GBCOW): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Cowes Harbour (UN/LOCODE GBCOW) is a small river (natural) harbor located in United Kingdom, on the English Channel. It sits at 50.7667° N, 1.3000° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 4.9 m, an anchorage depth near 17.1 m, cargo pier depths around 4.9 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
- 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 Cowes Harbour
Where is Port of Cowes Harbour located?
Port of Cowes Harbour is a seaport located in United Kingdom, on the English Channel. Its coordinates are 50.7667° N, 1.3000° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Cowes Harbour?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Cowes Harbour is GBCOW — country code GB, location code COW.
How deep is Port of Cowes Harbour?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Cowes Harbour has a channel depth of about 4.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 17.1 m, cargo pier depths of about 4.9 m.
Does Port of Cowes Harbour require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Cowes Harbour.
What type of harbor is Port of Cowes Harbour?
Port of Cowes Harbour is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Cowes Harbour have?
Port of Cowes Harbour is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Cowes Harbour are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #35550), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →