Port of Whitehall (GBWHL): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Whitehall (UN/LOCODE GBWHL) is a very small coastal (natural) harbor located in United Kingdom, on the North Sea. It sits at 59.1333° N, 2.6000° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 3.4 m, an anchorage depth near 1.8 m, cargo pier depths around 1.8 m. Shelter afforded is rated poor. Cargo handling includes wharves facilities.

Country
United Kingdom
UN/LOCODE
GBWHL
Harbor Type
Coastal (Natural)
Coordinates
59.1333° N, 2.6000° W

Port Specifications & Capabilities

Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.

Channel Depth
3.4 m
Anchorage Depth
1.8 m
Cargo Pier Depth
1.8 m
Tidal Range
7 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
Coastal (Natural)
Harbor Size
Very Small
Shelter Afforded
Poor
World Water Body
North Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
Region
Orkney Islands

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryUnknown
Tugs AssistanceUnknown
Provisions / WaterUnknown / Unknown
Fuel / Diesel OilUnknown / Unknown
Medical FacilitiesUnknown
Repairs / Dry DockEmergency Only / Unknown
Ice RestrictionNo
Wharves

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Port of Whitehall (GBWHL)
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Distance
6 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Whitehall

Where is Port of Whitehall located?

Port of Whitehall is a seaport located in United Kingdom, on the North Sea. Its coordinates are 59.1333° N, 2.6000° W.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Whitehall?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Whitehall is GBWHL — country code GB, location code WHL.

How deep is Port of Whitehall?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Whitehall has a channel depth of about 3.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 1.8 m, cargo pier depths of about 1.8 m.

What type of harbor is Port of Whitehall?

Port of Whitehall is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering poor shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of Whitehall have?

Port of Whitehall is recorded as offering wharves facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Whitehall are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #32430), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →