Port of Scarborough (GBSCA): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Scarborough (UN/LOCODE GBSCA) is a very small coastal (breakwater) harbor located in United Kingdom, on the North Sea. It sits at 54.2833° N, 0.4000° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 1.8 m, an anchorage depth near 7.9 m, cargo pier depths around 4.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated good.
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
- Good
- World Water Body
- North Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- England East Coast
Services & Restrictions
Route Calculator & Transit Estimator
Great-circle distance — actual sea routes vary with canals, traffic lanes & weather.
nautical miles (direct)
@ 14 knots
B2B Freight Quote — Port of Scarborough
Compare competitive ocean and inland freight rates to and from Scarborough (GBSCA) via trusted logistics partners.
Nearby Ports & Connections
Nearest Ports to Scarborough
Distances to Major World Ports
Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Scarborough
Where is Port of Scarborough located?
Port of Scarborough is a seaport located in United Kingdom, on the North Sea. Its coordinates are 54.2833° N, 0.4000° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Scarborough?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Scarborough is GBSCA — country code GB, location code SCA.
How deep is Port of Scarborough?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Scarborough has a channel depth of about 1.8 m, an anchorage depth of about 7.9 m, cargo pier depths of about 4.9 m.
Does Port of Scarborough require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Scarborough.
What type of harbor is Port of Scarborough?
Port of Scarborough is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of very small size, offering good shelter.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Scarborough are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #31690), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →