Port of Clevedon

GBQZL🇬🇧United Kingdom

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About Port of Clevedon

Clevedon Pier is a historic Grade I listed pier located on the east shore of the Severn Estuary in North Somerset, England. Primarily a heritage and leisure attraction, it serves as a landing stage for small pleasure craft and excursion vessels.

Background
Clevedon Pier is a seaside pier in the town of Clevedon, Somerset, England on the east shore of the Severn Estuary. It was described by Sir John Betjeman, as "the most beautiful pier in England" and was designated a Grade I listed building in 2001.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
1m

Region

Subdivision
GB-NSM
Latitude
51.4333°
Longitude
-2.8333°

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Identification

UN/LOCODE
GBQZL
Country
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Time Zone
UTC+0
Feature Type
PIER (Pier)

Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
9199909 →
Wikidata
Q2978995 →
Wikipedia
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Clevedon is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Britische Leuchttürme auf historischen Postkarten Lighthouse at 11.5 NM to the NNE. Other aids include Lyde Rock (13 NM NNE), Slime Road Range Rear (13.1 NM NNE), Burnham-on-Sea Seafront Range Rear (13.2 NM SSW), Inward Rocks Range Rear (15.3 NM NNE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Clevedon?

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The Port of Clevedon 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 Clevedon?

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You can track vessels near Clevedon (GBQZL) 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 Clevedon?

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The Port of Clevedon is a port in GB. Its UN/LOCODE is GBQZL — 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 GBQZL 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 Clevedon?

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The Port of Clevedon 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.