Port of Silloth (GBSIL): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Silloth (UN/LOCODE GBSIL) is a small coastal (tide gates) harbor located in United Kingdom, on the Irish Sea. It sits at 54.8667° N, 3.4000° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 4.9 m, an anchorage depth near 6.4 m, cargo pier depths around 4.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage facilities.

Country
United Kingdom
UN/LOCODE
GBSIL
Harbor Type
Coastal (Tide Gates)
Coordinates
54.8667° N, 3.4000° W

Port Specifications & Capabilities

Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.

Channel Depth
4.9 m
Anchorage Depth
6.4 m
Cargo Pier Depth
4.9 m
Tidal Range
4 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
Coastal (Tide Gates)
Harbor Size
Small
Shelter Afforded
Good
World Water Body
Irish Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
Region
England West Coast

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryYes
Tugs AssistanceNo
Provisions / WaterUnknown / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilYes / Yes
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockLimited / Unknown
Ice RestrictionNo
WharvesAnchorage

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Distance
20 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Silloth

Where is Port of Silloth located?

Port of Silloth is a seaport located in United Kingdom, on the Irish Sea. Its coordinates are 54.8667° N, 3.4000° W.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Silloth?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Silloth is GBSIL — country code GB, location code SIL.

How deep is Port of Silloth?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Silloth has a channel depth of about 4.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 6.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 4.9 m.

Does Port of Silloth require a pilot?

Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Silloth.

What type of harbor is Port of Silloth?

Port of Silloth is classified as a coastal (tide gates) harbor, of small size, offering good shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of Silloth have?

Port of Silloth is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Silloth are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #34590), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →