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Watchet HarborGB WAT
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UNLOCODEGB WAT
CountryUnited Kingdom
Water BodyBristol Channel; North Atlantic Ocean
SizeVery Small
TypeCoastal (Breakwater)
Channel Depth1.8 m
Lat51.1833
Lng-3.3333
Classificationminor_202606
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About This Seaport
Once handling over 1,100 ship movements a year at its 1860s peak, Watchet shipped iron ore to Wales and landed timber and esparto grass for its paper mill — but the last cargo vessel left in 1993. The Bristol Channel basin is now a 150-berth marina with no commercial freight role: there are no container, customs or general-cargo facilities here. Forwarders with consignments for west Somerset rely instead on the deep-water ports of Avonmouth and Bristol. Watchet is worth a footnote in maritime history, not in present-day cargo planning.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UN/LOCODE of Watchet Harbor?▼
The UN/LOCODE of Watchet Harbor is GB WAT. This international code identifies ports and logistics locations worldwide.
Where is the port of Watchet Harbor located?▼
The port of Watchet Harbor is located in United Kingdom (Bristol Channel; North Atlantic Ocean).
What is the size of the port Watchet Harbor?▼
Watchet Harbor is a Very Small harbor of type Coastal (Breakwater).
What is the channel depth of Watchet Harbor?▼
The channel depth of Watchet Harbor is 1.8 meters.
Location & Weather
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51.18333, -3.33333
Channel depth: 1.8 m
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