Port of Poole Harbour (GBPOO): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Poole Harbour (UN/LOCODE GBPOO) is a small river (natural) harbor located in United Kingdom, on the English Channel. It sits at 50.6833° N, 1.9500° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 4.9 m, an anchorage depth near 11 m, cargo pier depths around 6.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated none.
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 (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- None
- World Water Body
- English Channel; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- England South Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Poole Harbour
Where is Port of Poole Harbour located?
Port of Poole Harbour is a seaport located in United Kingdom, on the English Channel. Its coordinates are 50.6833° N, 1.9500° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Poole Harbour?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Poole Harbour is GBPOO — country code GB, location code POO.
How deep is Port of Poole Harbour?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Poole Harbour has a channel depth of about 4.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 11 m, cargo pier depths of about 6.4 m.
Does Port of Poole Harbour require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Poole Harbour.
What type of harbor is Port of Poole Harbour?
Port of Poole Harbour is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of small size, offering none shelter.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Poole Harbour are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #35480), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →