Port of Whitby (GBWTB): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Whitby (UN/LOCODE GBWTB) is a small coastal (breakwater) harbor located in United Kingdom, on the North Sea. It sits at 54.4833° N, 0.6167° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 4.9 m, an anchorage depth near 12.5 m, cargo pier depths around 1.8 m. Shelter afforded is rated good.
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
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- North Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- England East Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Whitby
Where is Port of Whitby located?
Port of Whitby is a seaport located in United Kingdom, on the North Sea. Its coordinates are 54.4833° N, 0.6167° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Whitby?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Whitby is GBWTB — country code GB, location code WTB.
How deep is Port of Whitby?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Whitby has a channel depth of about 4.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 12.5 m, cargo pier depths of about 1.8 m.
Does Port of Whitby require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Whitby.
What type of harbor is Port of Whitby?
Port of Whitby is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of small size, offering good shelter.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Whitby are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #31700), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →