United Kingdom

Port of Silloth (GB SIL)

United Kingdom
Port of Silloth, United Kingdom © Humphrey Bolton · CC BY-SA 2.0
Port information
UN/LOCODE GB SIL
Coordinates 54.8667, -3.4000 (54°52′N 3°24′W)
Region GB-CMA
Nearest city Silloth
Body of water Irish Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
First port of entry Yes
Harbor
Harbor size Small
Harbor type Coastal, tide gates
Shelter Good
Tidal range 4 m
Channel depth 4.9 m
Anchorage depth 6.4 m
Cargo pier depth 4.9 m
Services
Pilotage compulsory Yes
Pilotage available Yes
Tug assistance No
Repairs Limited
Marine railway (slipway) Small
Medical facilities Yes
Nearest airport Yes
Rail connection Yes
Entrance restricted by ice No
Entrance restricted by tide Yes
Overhead limits Yes
Facilities
Wharves Anchorage Mediterranean mooring
Cranes
Mobile crane Lifts 25–49 t
Supplies
Fuel oil Fresh water Diesel fuel

Silloth operates as a working harbor in United Kingdom, linked to regional and international trade routes. A Small harbor laid out as Coastal, tide gates sets the scale of operations at Silloth. Draft at the approach to Silloth is constrained by a 4.9 m channel depth.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the port of Silloth located?
Silloth is a seaport in United Kingdom.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Silloth?
The UN/LOCODE for Silloth is GB SIL.
What is the channel depth at Silloth?
The channel depth at Silloth is 4.9 m.
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