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Port of Clovelly

GBCVL🇬🇧United Kingdom

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About Port of Clovelly

Clovelly is a privately owned anchorage located in Devon, England. It serves as a small harbor for local vessels.

Background
Clovelly is a privately owned harbour village in the Torridge district of Devon, England. The settlement and surrounding land belongs to John Rous, who inherited it from his mother in 1983. He belongs to the Hamlyn family, who have managed the village since 1738.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
-9999m

Region

Subdivision
GB-CON
Latitude
51.0000°
Longitude
-4.4000°

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Type
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Identification

UN/LOCODE
GBCVL
Country
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Time Zone
UTC+0
Feature Type
ANCH (Anchorage)

Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
2652775 →
Wikidata
Q673523 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.clovelly.co.uk →
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Clovelly?

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The approach to Clovelly is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Torridge District: Mainland Lighthouses Lighthouse at 5 NM to the WNW. Other aids include Instow Range Front (9.1 NM ENE), St. Austell Area Lighthouses (39.1 NM S), Queen Anne's Battery Range Rear (39.4 NM SSE), Spy House Point (41.5 NM SSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Clovelly?

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The Port of Clovelly is located within the English Channel / North Sea corridor — one of the world's busiest maritime corridors connecting the Atlantic to Northern European ports. This strategic position influences vessel traffic density, anchorage availability, and port scheduling.

How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Clovelly?

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You can track vessels near Clovelly (GBCVL) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page or search for GBCVL on the live map.

Where is the Port of Clovelly?

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The Port of Clovelly is a port in GB. Its UN/LOCODE is GBCVL — the five-character code the UNECE assigns to trade and transport locations, and the identifier used on shipping documents and in port calls.

What does the UN/LOCODE GBCVL mean?

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The first two characters, GB, are the ISO country code for GB. The remaining three identify the location within that country. The code is issued by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe and is the international standard for naming ports in trade and transport systems.

What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Clovelly?

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The Port of Clovelly operates in the UTC+0 time zone. Operating hours, VTS schedules, and pilot availability vary — vessel agents should confirm with the port authority in advance, especially for night arrivals or weekend operations.