Port of Shoreham Harbour (GBSHO): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Shoreham Harbour (UN/LOCODE GBSHO) is a very small canal or lake harbor located in United Kingdom, on the English Channel. It sits at 50.8167° N, 0.2500° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 1.8 m, an anchorage depth near 9.4 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
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- English Channel; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- England South Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Shoreham Harbour
Where is Port of Shoreham Harbour located?
Port of Shoreham Harbour is a seaport located in United Kingdom, on the English Channel. Its coordinates are 50.8167° N, 0.2500° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Shoreham Harbour?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Shoreham Harbour is GBSHO — country code GB, location code SHO.
How deep is Port of Shoreham Harbour?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Shoreham Harbour has a channel depth of about 1.8 m, an anchorage depth of about 9.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 6.4 m.
Does Port of Shoreham Harbour require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Shoreham Harbour.
What type of harbor is Port of Shoreham Harbour?
Port of Shoreham Harbour is classified as a canal or lake harbor, of very small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Shoreham Harbour have?
Port of Shoreham Harbour is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Shoreham Harbour are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #35630), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →