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Port of Denby

GBDEB🇬🇧United Kingdom

Port Location

About Port of Denby

Also known as: Grand Union Canal, Regents Canal

Denby is a canal port located in Derbyshire, England. It serves as a transshipment point for goods moving along the waterway.

Background
Denby is a village in the English county of Derbyshire that is notable as the birthplace of John Flamsteed, England's first Astronomer Royal, and the location of the Denby Pottery Company. Denby is 3 miles (5 km) east from Belper and 8 miles (13 km) north of Derby. Denby is home to a secondary school which is named after John Flamsteed. The village was once served by Denby railway station on the Midland Railway Ripley Branch. The population at the 2001 Census was 1,827, increasing to 2,190 at the 2011 Census.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
64m

Region

Subdivision
GB-DBY
Latitude
53.0167°
Longitude
-1.4000°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
2648221 →
Wikidata
Q2458566 →
Wikipedia
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Denby?+
The approach to Denby is supported by 1 navigation aid within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Orfordness Low Lighthouse at 33.6 NM to the ENE. Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Denby?+
The Port of Denby 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 Denby?+
You can track vessels near Denby (GBDEB) 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 GBDEB on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Denby?+
The Port of Denby 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.