Port of Workington (GBWOR): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Workington (UN/LOCODE GBWOR) is a very small river (tide gates) harbor located in United Kingdom, on the Irish Sea. It sits at 54.5667° N, 3.6333° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 1.8 m, an anchorage depth near 15.5 m, cargo pier depths around 4.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated excellent. 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
- River (Tide Gates)
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Excellent
- World Water Body
- Irish Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- England West Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Workington
Where is Port of Workington located?
Port of Workington is a seaport located in United Kingdom, on the Irish Sea. Its coordinates are 54.5667° N, 3.6333° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Workington?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Workington is GBWOR — country code GB, location code WOR.
How deep is Port of Workington?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Workington has a channel depth of about 1.8 m, an anchorage depth of about 15.5 m, cargo pier depths of about 4.9 m.
Does Port of Workington require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Workington.
What type of harbor is Port of Workington?
Port of Workington is classified as a river (tide gates) harbor, of very small size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Workington have?
Port of Workington is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Workington are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #34610), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →