Port of Saint Sampson (GGSTS): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Saint Sampson (UN/LOCODE GGSTS) is a very small coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Guernsey, on the English Channel. It sits at 49.4833° N, 2.5167° W. The port reports an anchorage depth near 12.5 m, cargo pier depths around 6.4 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
- Coastal (Breakwater)
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- English Channel; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Channel Islands
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Saint Sampson
Where is Port of Saint Sampson located?
Port of Saint Sampson is a seaport located in Guernsey, on the English Channel. Its coordinates are 49.4833° N, 2.5167° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Saint Sampson?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Saint Sampson is GGSTS — country code GG, location code STS.
How deep is Port of Saint Sampson?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Saint Sampson has an anchorage depth of about 12.5 m, cargo pier depths of about 6.4 m.
Does Port of Saint Sampson require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Saint Sampson.
What type of harbor is Port of Saint Sampson?
Port of Saint Sampson is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of very small size, offering fair shelter.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Saint Sampson are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #35990), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →