Port of Falmouth Harbour (GBFAL): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Falmouth Harbour (UN/LOCODE GBFAL) is a medium coastal (natural) harbor located in United Kingdom, on the English Channel. It sits at 50.1500° N, 5.0667° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 14 m, an anchorage depth near 23.2 m, cargo pier depths around 7.9 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
- Coastal (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Medium
- 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 Falmouth Harbour
Where is Port of Falmouth Harbour located?
Port of Falmouth Harbour is a seaport located in United Kingdom, on the English Channel. Its coordinates are 50.1500° N, 5.0667° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Falmouth Harbour?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Falmouth Harbour is GBFAL — country code GB, location code FAL.
How deep is Port of Falmouth Harbour?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Falmouth Harbour has a channel depth of about 14 m, an anchorage depth of about 23.2 m, cargo pier depths of about 7.9 m.
Does Port of Falmouth Harbour require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Falmouth Harbour.
What type of harbor is Port of Falmouth Harbour?
Port of Falmouth Harbour is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of medium size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Falmouth Harbour have?
Port of Falmouth Harbour is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Falmouth Harbour are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #35290), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →