Port of Watchet Harbor (GBWAT): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Watchet Harbor (UN/LOCODE GBWAT) is a very small coastal (breakwater) harbor located in United Kingdom, on the Bristol Channel. It sits at 51.1833° N, 3.3333° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 1.8 m, an anchorage depth near 6.4 m, cargo pier depths around 4.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair.
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 (Breakwater)
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- Bristol Channel; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- England SW Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Watchet Harbor
Where is Port of Watchet Harbor located?
Port of Watchet Harbor is a seaport located in United Kingdom, on the Bristol Channel. Its coordinates are 51.1833° N, 3.3333° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Watchet Harbor?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Watchet Harbor is GBWAT — country code GB, location code WAT.
How deep is Port of Watchet Harbor?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Watchet Harbor has a channel depth of about 1.8 m, an anchorage depth of about 6.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 4.9 m.
Does Port of Watchet Harbor require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Watchet Harbor.
What type of harbor is Port of Watchet Harbor?
Port of Watchet Harbor is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of very small size, offering fair shelter.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Watchet Harbor are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #35110), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →