Port of Lancaster (GBLAN): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Lancaster (UN/LOCODE GBLAN) is a small river (basins) harbor located in United Kingdom, on the Irish Sea. It sits at 54.0500° N, 2.7833° W. The port reports an anchorage depth near 7.9 m, cargo pier depths around 3.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair.

Country
United Kingdom
UN/LOCODE
GBLAN
Harbor Type
River (Basins)
Coordinates
54.0500° N, 2.7833° W

Port Specifications & Capabilities

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

Anchorage Depth
7.9 m
Cargo Pier Depth
3.4 m
Tidal Range
3 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
River (Basins)
Harbor Size
Small
Shelter Afforded
Fair
World Water Body
Irish Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
Region
Ireland

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryNo
Tugs AssistanceNo
Provisions / WaterYes / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilYes / Yes
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockLimited / Unknown
Ice RestrictionUnknown

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Port of Lancaster (GBLAN)
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Distance
5 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Lancaster

Where is Port of Lancaster located?

Port of Lancaster is a seaport located in United Kingdom, on the Irish Sea. Its coordinates are 54.0500° N, 2.7833° W.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Lancaster?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Lancaster is GBLAN — country code GB, location code LAN.

How deep is Port of Lancaster?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Lancaster has an anchorage depth of about 7.9 m, cargo pier depths of about 3.4 m.

Does Port of Lancaster require a pilot?

Pilotage is not listed as compulsory at Port of Lancaster, though pilots are available.

What type of harbor is Port of Lancaster?

Port of Lancaster is classified as a river (basins) harbor, of small size, offering fair shelter.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Lancaster are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #33985), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →