Port of Fleetwood (GBFLE): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Fleetwood (UN/LOCODE GBFLE) is a small river (tide gates) harbor located in United Kingdom, on the Irish Sea. It sits at 53.9167° N, 3.0167° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 1.8 m, an anchorage depth near 23.2 m, cargo pier depths around 4.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated excellent. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage 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 (Tide Gates)
- Harbor Size
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Excellent
- World Water Body
- Irish Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- England West Coast
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Fleetwood
Where is Port of Fleetwood located?
Port of Fleetwood is a seaport located in United Kingdom, on the Irish Sea. Its coordinates are 53.9167° N, 3.0167° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Fleetwood?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Fleetwood is GBFLE — country code GB, location code FLE.
How deep is Port of Fleetwood?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Fleetwood has a channel depth of about 1.8 m, an anchorage depth of about 23.2 m, cargo pier depths of about 4.9 m.
Does Port of Fleetwood require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Fleetwood.
What type of harbor is Port of Fleetwood?
Port of Fleetwood is classified as a river (tide gates) harbor, of small size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Fleetwood have?
Port of Fleetwood is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Fleetwood are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #34660), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →