Port of Plymouth (GBPLY): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Plymouth (UN/LOCODE GBPLY) is a medium coastal (natural) harbor located in United Kingdom, on the English Channel. It sits at 50.3667° N, 4.1500° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth near 7.9 m, cargo pier depths around 7.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated excellent. 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 (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Medium
- Shelter Afforded
- Excellent
- World Water Body
- English Channel; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- England South Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Plymouth
Where is Port of Plymouth located?
Port of Plymouth is a seaport located in United Kingdom, on the English Channel. Its coordinates are 50.3667° N, 4.1500° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Plymouth?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Plymouth is GBPLY — country code GB, location code PLY.
How deep is Port of Plymouth?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Plymouth has a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 7.9 m, cargo pier depths of about 7.9 m.
Does Port of Plymouth require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Plymouth.
What type of harbor is Port of Plymouth?
Port of Plymouth is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of medium size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Plymouth have?
Port of Plymouth is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Plymouth are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #35370), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →