Port of Holyhead (GBHLY): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Holyhead (UN/LOCODE GBHLY) is a small coastal (breakwater) harbor located in United Kingdom, on the Irish Sea. It sits at 53.3167° N, 4.6333° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 3.4 m, an anchorage depth near 11 m, cargo pier depths around 12.5 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. 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
- Coastal (Breakwater)
- Harbor Size
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- Irish Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Wales
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Holyhead
Where is Port of Holyhead located?
Port of Holyhead is a seaport located in United Kingdom, on the Irish Sea. Its coordinates are 53.3167° N, 4.6333° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Holyhead?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Holyhead is GBHLY — country code GB, location code HLY.
How deep is Port of Holyhead?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Holyhead has a channel depth of about 3.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 11 m, cargo pier depths of about 12.5 m.
Does Port of Holyhead require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Holyhead.
What type of harbor is Port of Holyhead?
Port of Holyhead is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Holyhead have?
Port of Holyhead is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Holyhead are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #34770), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →