Port of Leith Harbour

GSLEH🇬🇸South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands

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About Port of Leith Harbour

Also known as: Leith Harbor, Leith Harbour

Leith Harbour was a whaling station on the northeast coast of South Georgia, operating from 1909 to 1965. It was the largest of seven such facilities, situated near the mouth of Stromness Bay.

Background
Leith Harbour, also known as Port Leith, was a whaling station on the northeast coast of South Georgia, established and operated by Christian Salvesen Ltd, Edinburgh. The station was in operation from 1909 until 1965. It was the largest of seven whaling stations, situated near the mouth of Stromness Bay.

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Vessel Limits

Tidal Range
2ft
Elevation
-9999m

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Unknown
Pilotage Compulsory
Unknown
Tug Assistance
Unknown
Drydock
Unknown
Repair Code
U

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
14040 →
GeoNames ID
3426401 →
Wikidata
Q731574 →
Wikipedia
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Identification

UN/LOCODE
GSLEH
Country
🇬🇸South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands
Time Zone
UTC-2
Feature Type
HBR (Harbor)

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Coastal natural
Shelter
Fair

Region

Latitude
-54.1500°
Longitude
-36.7000°

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Frequently Asked Questions

What sea or ocean is the Port of Leith Harbour on?

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The Port of Leith Harbour is situated on the South Atlantic Ocean in GS. The area falls within the temperate maritime climate zone, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.

How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Leith Harbour?

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You can track vessels near Leith Harbour (GSLEH) 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 Leith Harbour?

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The Port of Leith Harbour is a port in GS. Its UN/LOCODE is GSLEH — 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 GSLEH mean?

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The first two characters, GS, are the ISO country code for GS. 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 Leith Harbour?

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The Port of Leith Harbour operates in the UTC-2 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.