Port of Southampton (GBSOU): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Southampton (UN/LOCODE GBSOU) is a large river (basins) harbor located in United Kingdom, on the English Channel. It sits at 50.9000° N, 1.4000° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 12.5 m, an anchorage depth near 21.6 m, cargo pier depths around 14 m. Shelter afforded is rated excellent. 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
- River (Basins)
- Harbor Size
- Large
- Shelter Afforded
- Excellent
- World Water Body
- English Channel; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- England South Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Distances to Major World Ports
Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Southampton
Where is Port of Southampton located?
Port of Southampton is a seaport located in United Kingdom, on the English Channel. Its coordinates are 50.9000° N, 1.4000° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Southampton?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Southampton is GBSOU — country code GB, location code SOU.
How deep is Port of Southampton?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Southampton has a channel depth of about 12.5 m, an anchorage depth of about 21.6 m, cargo pier depths of about 14 m.
Does Port of Southampton require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Southampton.
What type of harbor is Port of Southampton?
Port of Southampton is classified as a river (basins) harbor, of large size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Southampton have?
Port of Southampton is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Southampton are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #35580), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →