Port of Sharpness (GBSSS): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Sharpness (UN/LOCODE GBSSS) is a small canal or lake harbor located in United Kingdom, on the Bristol Channel. It sits at 51.7167° N, 2.4833° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 1.8 m, an anchorage depth near 6.4 m, cargo pier depths around 6.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. 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
- Canal or Lake
- Harbor Size
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- Bristol Channel; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- England SW Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Sharpness
Where is Port of Sharpness located?
Port of Sharpness is a seaport located in United Kingdom, on the Bristol Channel. Its coordinates are 51.7167° N, 2.4833° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Sharpness?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Sharpness is GBSSS — country code GB, location code SSS.
How deep is Port of Sharpness?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Sharpness has a channel depth of about 1.8 m, an anchorage depth of about 6.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 6.4 m.
Does Port of Sharpness require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Sharpness.
What type of harbor is Port of Sharpness?
Port of Sharpness is classified as a canal or lake harbor, of small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Sharpness have?
Port of Sharpness is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Sharpness are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #35040), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →