Port of Fowey Harbour (GBFOY): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Fowey Harbour (UN/LOCODE GBFOY) is a small river (natural) harbor located in United Kingdom, on the English Channel. It sits at 50.3333° N, 4.6333° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 12.5 m, an anchorage depth near 14 m, cargo pier depths around 7.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated excellent. Cargo handling includes wharves facilities.

Country
United Kingdom
UN/LOCODE
GBFOY
Harbor Type
River (Natural)
Coordinates
50.3333° N, 4.6333° W

Port Specifications & Capabilities

Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.

Channel Depth
12.5 m
Anchorage Depth
14 m
Cargo Pier Depth
7.9 m
Tidal Range
6 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
River (Natural)
Harbor Size
Small
Shelter Afforded
Excellent
World Water Body
English Channel; North Atlantic Ocean
Region
England South Coast

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryYes
Tugs AssistanceYes
Provisions / WaterUnknown / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilYes / Unknown
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockLimited / Unknown
Ice RestrictionNo
Wharves

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Distance
3 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Fowey Harbour

Where is Port of Fowey Harbour located?

Port of Fowey Harbour is a seaport located in United Kingdom, on the English Channel. Its coordinates are 50.3333° N, 4.6333° W.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Fowey Harbour?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Fowey Harbour is GBFOY — country code GB, location code FOY.

How deep is Port of Fowey Harbour?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Fowey Harbour has a channel depth of about 12.5 m, an anchorage depth of about 14 m, cargo pier depths of about 7.9 m.

Does Port of Fowey Harbour require a pilot?

Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Fowey Harbour.

What type of harbor is Port of Fowey Harbour?

Port of Fowey Harbour is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of small size, offering excellent shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of Fowey Harbour have?

Port of Fowey Harbour is recorded as offering wharves facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Fowey Harbour are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #35340), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →