Port of Sheerness (GBSHS): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Sheerness (UN/LOCODE GBSHS) is a very small coastal (natural) harbor located in United Kingdom, on the North Sea. It sits at 51.4500° N, 0.7500° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth near 14 m, cargo pier depths around 11 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 (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- North Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- England East Coast
Services & Restrictions
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nautical miles (direct)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Sheerness
Where is Port of Sheerness located?
Port of Sheerness is a seaport located in United Kingdom, on the North Sea. Its coordinates are 51.4500° N, 0.7500° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Sheerness?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Sheerness is GBSHS — country code GB, location code SHS.
How deep is Port of Sheerness?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Sheerness has a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth of about 14 m, cargo pier depths of about 11 m.
Does Port of Sheerness require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Sheerness.
What type of harbor is Port of Sheerness?
Port of Sheerness is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering fair shelter.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Sheerness are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #31370), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →