Port of Dunwich

GBDNW🇬🇧United Kingdom

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About Port of Dunwich

Dunwich is a harbor located on the North Sea coast of Suffolk, England. Historically a significant port, it is now a small village with limited maritime activity.

Background
Dunwich is a village and civil parish in Suffolk, England. It is in the Suffolk & Essex Coast & Heaths National Landscape around 92 miles (148 km) north-east of London, 9 miles (14 km) south of Southwold and 7 miles (11 km) north of Leiston, on the North Sea coast.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
-9999m

Region

Subdivision
GB-SFK
Latitude
52.2667°
Longitude
1.6167°

Nearby Vessels

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Type
Name
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Identification

UN/LOCODE
GBDNW
Country
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Time Zone
UTC+0
Feature Type
HBR (Harbor)

Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
2637276 →
Wikidata
Q188020 →
Wikipedia
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Dunwich is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Southwold Lighthouse Lighthouse at 11.1 NM to the S with a nominal range of 24 NM. Other aids include Lowestoft Lighthouses (14.2 NM NNE), Trinity House Lightship 87 Haven Ports (20.7 NM SW), Tendring District (Harwich Area) Lighthouses (22.8 NM SSW), North Norfolk District Lighthouses (33.4 NM N). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Dunwich?

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The Port of Dunwich 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 Dunwich?

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You can track vessels near Dunwich (GBDNW) 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 Dunwich?

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The Port of Dunwich is a port in GB. Its UN/LOCODE is GBDNW — 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 GBDNW 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 Dunwich?

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The Port of Dunwich 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.