Port of Welshpool (AUWHL): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Welshpool (UN/LOCODE AUWHL) is a very small coastal (natural) harbor located in Australia, on the Bass Strait. It sits at 38.7000° S, 146.4667° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 1.8 m, an anchorage depth near 23.2 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
- Coastal (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- Bass Strait; South Pacific Ocean
- Region
- Australia
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Welshpool
Where is Port of Welshpool located?
Port of Welshpool is a seaport located in Australia, on the Bass Strait. Its coordinates are 38.7000° S, 146.4667° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Welshpool?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Welshpool is AUWHL — country code AU, location code WHL.
How deep is Port of Welshpool?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Welshpool has a channel depth of about 1.8 m, an anchorage depth of about 23.2 m, cargo pier depths of about 4.9 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Welshpool?
Port of Welshpool reports a maximum draft of 11.3 m, a maximum length of 311 m, a maximum beam of 38.6 m for vessels calling at the port.
What type of harbor is Port of Welshpool?
Port of Welshpool is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Welshpool have?
Port of Welshpool is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Welshpool are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #53840), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →