Port of Port Ellen (GBPLN): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Port Ellen (UN/LOCODE GBPLN) is a very small open roadstead harbor located in United Kingdom, on the North Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 55.6333° N, 6.2000° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 3.4 m, an anchorage depth near 11 m, cargo pier depths around 3.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated poor. 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
- Open Roadstead
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Poor
- World Water Body
- North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Scotland West Coast
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Port Ellen
Where is Port of Port Ellen located?
Port of Port Ellen is a seaport located in United Kingdom, on the North Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 55.6333° N, 6.2000° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Port Ellen?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Port Ellen is GBPLN — country code GB, location code PLN.
How deep is Port of Port Ellen?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Port Ellen has a channel depth of about 3.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 11 m, cargo pier depths of about 3.4 m.
Does Port of Port Ellen require a pilot?
Pilotage is not listed as compulsory at Port of Port Ellen, though pilots are available.
What type of harbor is Port of Port Ellen?
Port of Port Ellen is classified as a open roadstead harbor, of very small size, offering poor shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Port Ellen have?
Port of Port Ellen is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Port Ellen are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #33280), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →