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Port of Salcombe

GBSCB🇬🇧United Kingdom

Port Location

About Port of Salcombe

Salcombe is a natural harbor located at the mouth of the Kingsbridge Estuary in Devon, England. It serves as a base for pleasure boats, yachting, and a traditional shellfish fishing industry.

Background
Salcombe is a resort town in the South Hams district of Devon, in south west England. The town is close to the mouth of the Kingsbridge Estuary, mostly built on the steep west side of the estuary. It lies within the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). The town's extensive waterfront and the naturally sheltered harbour formed by the estuary gave rise to its success as a boat and shipbuilding and sailing port and, in modern times, tourism especially in the form of pleasure boats and yachting. The town is also home to a traditional shellfish fishing industry. The town is part of the electoral ward of Salcombe and Malborough, for which the 2011 census recorded a total population of 3,353.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
42m

Operations & Services

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
3210387 →
Wikidata
Q1247786 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.salcombetowncouncil.gov.uk →

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port

Region

Subdivision
GB-DEV
Area
UK Coast & Atlantic
Sub-area
English Channel
Latitude
50.2387°
Longitude
-3.7611°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Salcombe?+
The approach to Salcombe is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Kingswear Daymark Lighthouse at 9.8 NM to the NE. Other aids include Torbay Borough Lighthouses (13.8 NM NE), Queen Anne's Battery Range Rear (16.4 NM WNW), Teignbridge District Lighthouses (20.9 NM NNE), St. Austell Area Lighthouses (27.3 NM WNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Salcombe?+
The Port of Salcombe 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 Salcombe?+
You can track vessels near Salcombe (GBSCB) 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 GBSCB on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Salcombe?+
The Port of Salcombe 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.