Port of Wigan

GBWGN🇬🇧United Kingdom

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About Port of Wigan

Also known as: Leigh Branch, Leigh and Wigan Canal

Wigan is a canal port located in Greater Manchester, England, situated between Manchester and Liverpool. It primarily serves inland waterway traffic.

Background
Wigan is a town in Greater Manchester, England. The town is midway between the two cities of Manchester, 16 miles (25.7 km) to the south-east, and Liverpool, 17 miles (27 km) to the south-west. It is the largest settlement in the Metropolitan Borough of Wigan and is its administrative centre. The town has a population of 107,732 and the wider borough of 330,714. Wigan was, historically, part of the historic county of Lancashire.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
28m

Region

Subdivision
GB-WGN
Latitude
53.5333°
Longitude
-2.6167°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
2644659 →
Wikidata
Q208143 →
Wikipedia
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Wigan is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Formby Lighthouse at 16.1 NM to the W. Other aids include Woodside Landing Stage North (16.3 NM WSW), Lytham-St.-Anne's (18.1 NM NW), Blackpool Tower (23 NM NW), Cockersands High (Plover Scar Range Rear) (28.4 NM NNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Wigan?

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The Port of Wigan 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 Wigan?

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You can track vessels near Wigan (GBWGN) 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 Wigan?

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The Port of Wigan is a port in GB. Its UN/LOCODE is GBWGN — 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 GBWGN 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 Wigan?

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The Port of Wigan 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.