Port of Gravesend (GBGVS): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Gravesend (UN/LOCODE GBGVS) is a small river (natural) harbor located in United Kingdom, on the North Sea. It sits at 51.4500° N, 0.3667° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth near 15.5 m, cargo pier depths around 6.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated excellent.
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
- Excellent
- World Water Body
- North Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- England East Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Gravesend
Where is Port of Gravesend located?
Port of Gravesend is a seaport located in United Kingdom, on the North Sea. Its coordinates are 51.4500° N, 0.3667° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Gravesend?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Gravesend is GBGVS — country code GB, location code GVS.
How deep is Port of Gravesend?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Gravesend has a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 15.5 m, cargo pier depths of about 6.4 m.
Does Port of Gravesend require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Gravesend.
What type of harbor is Port of Gravesend?
Port of Gravesend is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of small size, offering excellent shelter.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Gravesend are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #31420), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →