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.
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 (Tide Gates)
- Harbor Size
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- Irish Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- England West Coast
Services & Restrictions
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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 →