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Port of Gweek

GBGWK🇬🇧United Kingdom

Port Location

About Port of Gweek

Gweek is a small harbor located in Cornwall, United Kingdom. It serves as a local haven, primarily handling small vessels.

Background
Gweek is a civil parish and village in Cornwall, England, United Kingdom. It is situated approximately three miles (5 km) east of Helston. The civil parish was created from part of the parish of Constantine by boundary revision in 1986. The name Gweek is first recorded as Gwyk in 1358 and is derived from the Cornish word gwig, meaning "forest village", cognate with the Welsh gwig and Old Breton guic. Gweek village has a pub, the Black Swan, and a shop. The village is also home to the Cornish Seal Sanctuary.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
1m

Region

Subdivision
GB-CON
Latitude
50.1000°
Longitude
-5.2000°

Nearby Vessels

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Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
11103032 →
Wikidata
Q609602 →
Wikipedia
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Gweek?+
The approach to Gweek is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Falmouth Area Lighthouses Lighthouse at 7.5 NM to the ENE. Other aids include Hayle Old Rear (10.6 NM WNW), Gwennap Head Range Beacons (18.8 NM WSW), Spy House Point (25.2 NM ENE), St. Austell Area Lighthouses (32.4 NM ENE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Gweek?+
The Port of Gweek 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 Gweek?+
You can track vessels near Gweek (GBGWK) 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 GBGWK on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Gweek?+
The Port of Gweek 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.