Port of Harwich (GBHRW): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Harwich (UN/LOCODE GBHRW) is a small river (natural) harbor located in United Kingdom, on the North Sea. It sits at 51.9500° N, 1.2833° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 12.5 m, an anchorage depth near 11 m, cargo pier depths around 9.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. 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
- River (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- North Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- England East Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Harwich
Where is Port of Harwich located?
Port of Harwich is a seaport located in United Kingdom, on the North Sea. Its coordinates are 51.9500° N, 1.2833° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Harwich?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Harwich is GBHRW — country code GB, location code HRW.
How deep is Port of Harwich?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Harwich has a channel depth of about 12.5 m, an anchorage depth of about 11 m, cargo pier depths of about 9.4 m.
Does Port of Harwich require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Harwich.
What type of harbor is Port of Harwich?
Port of Harwich is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Harwich have?
Port of Harwich is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Harwich are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #31530), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →