Quick Answer
UNLOCODEGB KLK
CountryUnited Kingdom
Water BodyIrish Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
SizeVery Small
TypeCoastal (Natural)
Channel Depth1 m
Lat54.0500
Lng-5.9833
Classificationfishing_202606
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About This Seaport
Opened in the 1850s and trading schooners of coal, grain and granite with Liverpool and Scotland in its early years, Kilkeel long ago shed that general-cargo role and today works almost entirely as a fishing harbour. It is home to Northern Ireland's largest fishing fleet, with herring, prawns and whitefish landed and auctioned on the quay and processed in factories ringing the basins. The man-made harbour is constrained by a narrow entrance dredged to only about 1.0 metre, which rules out modern cargo vessels. Road links through the Mourne district carry the catch inland, but there is no rail connection and no container or customs infrastructure on site. Shippers needing boxes, breakbulk or customs clearance use Warrenpoint and Belfast, both around an hour away by road. For commercial freight beyond seafood, Kilkeel's relevance is limited.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UN/LOCODE of Kilkeel?▼
The UN/LOCODE of Kilkeel is GB KLK. This international code identifies ports and logistics locations worldwide.
Where is the port of Kilkeel located?▼
The port of Kilkeel is located in United Kingdom (Irish Sea; North Atlantic Ocean).
What is the size of the port Kilkeel?▼
Kilkeel is a Very Small harbor of type Coastal (Natural).
What is the channel depth of Kilkeel?▼
The channel depth of Kilkeel is 1 meters.
Location & Weather
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54.05000, -5.98333
Channel depth: 1 m
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