Port of Convoys Wharf

GBCVW🇬🇧United Kingdom

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About Port of Convoys Wharf

Convoys Wharf is a former commercial wharf situated on the River Thames in London, United Kingdom. Historically, it encompassed the site of Deptford Dockyard, one of England's earliest Royal Dockyards. The site is currently awaiting redevelopment.

Background
Convoys Wharf in Deptford is a former commercial wharf on the River Thames in London, currently awaiting redevelopment. It includes the site of Deptford Dockyard, built in the reign of King Henry VIII as one of the first Royal Dockyards. Convoys Wharf also covers most of the site of Sayes Court manor house and gardens, one-time home of the diarist John Evelyn.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
51m

Region

Latitude
51.8000°
Longitude
-0.0333°

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Identification

UN/LOCODE
GBCVW
Country
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Time Zone
UTC+0
Feature Type
CNL (Canal)

Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
12519198 →
Wikidata
Q1129488 →
Wikipedia
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Convoys Wharf?

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The approach to Convoys Wharf is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Trinity House Lightship 95 Inner Dowsing Lighthouse at 17.6 NM to the S. Other aids include Trinity House Lightship 93 (17.8 NM S), Greater London Lighthouses (20.5 NM SSE), Dartford Borough Lighthouse (23.7 NM SSE), Thurrock Yacht Club (23.8 NM SE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Convoys Wharf?

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The Port of Convoys Wharf 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 Convoys Wharf?

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You can track vessels near Convoys Wharf (GBCVW) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course.

Where is the Port of Convoys Wharf?

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The Port of Convoys Wharf is a port in GB. Its UN/LOCODE is GBCVW — 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 GBCVW 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 Convoys Wharf?

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The Port of Convoys Wharf 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.