Port of Stranraer (GBSTR): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Stranraer (UN/LOCODE GBSTR) is a very small river (basins) harbor located in United Kingdom, on the North Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 54.9000° N, 5.0333° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 4.9 m, an anchorage depth near 4.9 m, cargo pier depths around 4.9 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
- River (Basins)
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Scotland West Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Stranraer
Where is Port of Stranraer located?
Port of Stranraer is a seaport located in United Kingdom, on the North Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 54.9000° N, 5.0333° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Stranraer?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Stranraer is GBSTR — country code GB, location code STR.
How deep is Port of Stranraer?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Stranraer has a channel depth of about 4.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 4.9 m, cargo pier depths of about 4.9 m.
Does Port of Stranraer require a pilot?
Pilotage is not listed as compulsory at Port of Stranraer, though pilots are available.
What type of harbor is Port of Stranraer?
Port of Stranraer is classified as a river (basins) harbor, of very small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Stranraer have?
Port of Stranraer is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Stranraer are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #33570), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →