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UNLOCODEGB COW
CountryUnited Kingdom
Water BodyEnglish Channel; North Atlantic Ocean
SizeSmall
TypeRiver (Natural)
Channel Depth4.9 m
Lat50.7667
Lng-1.3000
Classificationferry_202606
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About This Seaport
Around three million passengers, plus freight and coaches, pass through Cowes each year, making this harbour at the mouth of the River Medina the Isle of Wight's main gateway. For forwarders the key service is roll-on/roll-off: Red Funnel's dedicated freight ferry Red Kestrel offers 265 lane metres of RoRo capacity on the East Cowes–Southampton route, keeping the island supplied with trailers and general cargo year-round. The harbour, managed by the Cowes Harbour Commission, is equally defined by yacht building, ship repair and a long marine-engineering tradition. It is not a container or deep-sea port; conventional boxes and ocean cargo are handled at nearby Southampton, from which the island is fed by ferry. Operators moving project loads for the marine sector, or RoRo traffic to the Isle of Wight, will find Cowes the natural call. Mainland container shippers, by contrast, should plan around Southampton.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UN/LOCODE of Cowes Harbour?▼
The UN/LOCODE of Cowes Harbour is GB COW. This international code identifies ports and logistics locations worldwide.
Where is the port of Cowes Harbour located?▼
The port of Cowes Harbour is located in United Kingdom (English Channel; North Atlantic Ocean).
What is the size of the port Cowes Harbour?▼
Cowes Harbour is a Small harbor of type River (Natural).
What is the channel depth of Cowes Harbour?▼
The channel depth of Cowes Harbour is 4.9 meters.
Location & Weather
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50.76667, -1.30000
Channel depth: 4.9 m
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