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UNLOCODEGB WTS
CountryUnited Kingdom
Water BodyNorth Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
SizeSmall
TypeRiver (Natural)
Channel Depth1.8 m
Lat51.3667
Lng1.0333
Classificationminor_202606
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About This Seaport
Built in 1832 to feed the world's first regular steam passenger railway, Whitstable Harbour (GB WTS) in Kent has always been a modest works rather than a trade gateway. Today the town-owned harbour handles only light commercial traffic at East Quay – imported roadstone and aggregates, occasional timber on small coasters – alongside a working oyster and fishing fleet and crew-transfer vessels for the Kentish Flats offshore wind farm. There is no confirmed container, dangerous-goods or large breakbulk capability, and depth limits cap callers at roughly 95 m length and a 4.3 m draught. Shippers needing containers or larger parcels should route via Sheerness on the Isle of Sheppey, with Felixstowe or London Gateway for deep-sea cargo.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UN/LOCODE of Whitstable?▼
The UN/LOCODE of Whitstable is GB WTS. This international code identifies ports and logistics locations worldwide.
Where is the port of Whitstable located?▼
The port of Whitstable is located in United Kingdom (North Sea; North Atlantic Ocean).
What is the size of the port Whitstable?▼
Whitstable is a Small harbor of type River (Natural).
What is the channel depth of Whitstable?▼
The channel depth of Whitstable is 1.8 meters.
Location & Weather
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51.36667, 1.03333
Channel depth: 1.8 m
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