Port of Garlston (GBGIS): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Garlston (UN/LOCODE GBGIS) is a very small river (tide gates) harbor located in United Kingdom, on the Irish Sea. It sits at 53.3500° N, 2.9000° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 6.4 m, an anchorage depth near 6.4 m, cargo pier depths around 4.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. 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
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- Irish Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- England West Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Garlston
Where is Port of Garlston located?
Port of Garlston is a seaport located in United Kingdom, on the Irish Sea. Its coordinates are 53.3500° N, 2.9000° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Garlston?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Garlston is GBGIS — country code GB, location code GIS.
How deep is Port of Garlston?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Garlston has a channel depth of about 6.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 6.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 4.9 m.
Does Port of Garlston require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Garlston.
What type of harbor is Port of Garlston?
Port of Garlston is classified as a river (tide gates) harbor, of very small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Garlston have?
Port of Garlston is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Garlston are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #34648), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →