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.
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 (Basins)
- Harbor Size
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- Irish Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Ireland
Services & Restrictions
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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 →