Port of Littlehampton Harbour (GBLIT): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Littlehampton Harbour (UN/LOCODE GBLIT) is a very small river (natural) harbor located in United Kingdom, on the English Channel. It sits at 50.7833° N, 0.5333° W. The port reports an anchorage depth near 4.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves facilities.

Country
United Kingdom
UN/LOCODE
GBLIT
Harbor Type
River (Natural)
Coordinates
50.7833° N, 0.5333° 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
4.9 m
Tidal Range
5 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
River (Natural)
Harbor Size
Very Small
Shelter Afforded
Good
World Water Body
English Channel; North Atlantic Ocean
Region
England South Coast

Services & Restrictions

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

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Distance
11 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Littlehampton Harbour

Where is Port of Littlehampton Harbour located?

Port of Littlehampton Harbour is a seaport located in United Kingdom, on the English Channel. Its coordinates are 50.7833° N, 0.5333° W.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Littlehampton Harbour?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Littlehampton Harbour is GBLIT — country code GB, location code LIT.

How deep is Port of Littlehampton Harbour?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Littlehampton Harbour has an anchorage depth of about 4.9 m.

Does Port of Littlehampton Harbour require a pilot?

Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Littlehampton Harbour.

What type of harbor is Port of Littlehampton Harbour?

Port of Littlehampton Harbour is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering good shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of Littlehampton Harbour have?

Port of Littlehampton Harbour is recorded as offering wharves facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Littlehampton Harbour are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #35610), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →