Port of Whitstable (GBWTS): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Whitstable (UN/LOCODE GBWTS) is a small river (natural) harbor located in United Kingdom, on the North Sea. It sits at 51.3667° N, 1.0333° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 1.8 m, an anchorage depth near 3.4 m, cargo pier depths around 4.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes anchorage 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 (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- North Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- England East Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Whitstable
Where is Port of Whitstable located?
Port of Whitstable is a seaport located in United Kingdom, on the North Sea. Its coordinates are 51.3667° N, 1.0333° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Whitstable?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Whitstable is GBWTS — country code GB, location code WTS.
How deep is Port of Whitstable?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Whitstable has a channel depth of about 1.8 m, an anchorage depth of about 3.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 4.9 m.
Does Port of Whitstable require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Whitstable.
What type of harbor is Port of Whitstable?
Port of Whitstable is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Whitstable have?
Port of Whitstable is recorded as offering anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Whitstable are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #31360), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →