SOUTHAMPTON
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- SOUTHAMPTON
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- United Kingdom
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Port Introduction
A city and a major seaport on the south coast of England, UK. The Sorent Gorge in the English Channel, located between the mouths of the rivers of Test and Yichin. The population is 206000 (1983). Located in the center of the south coast of England, the harbor is wide and deep, with the Isle of Wight as a barrier. It was an important port during the Middle Ages. The high tide lasts for a long time, and ships can enter the port for 7 hours a day. As an important ocean trading port in the UK; It is also a major passenger port in the UK. There are railways and highways directly connecting to London, serving as the outer port of London. There are ferries connecting the Channel Islands, Isle of Wight, and France. It is one of the largest shipbuilding and repair centers in the country, with a huge dry dock. There are oil refineries, as well as industries such as aircraft manufacturing, motors, cables, automobiles, plastics, and synthetic rubber.
Other Port Data
| Harbor Use | - | Shelter Afforded | Excellent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Channel Depth (m) | 12.5 | Anchorage Depth (m) | 21.6 |
| Cargo Pier Depth (m) | 14 | Oil Terminal Depth (m) | 12.5 |
| Entrance Width (m) | 0 | Tidal Range (m) | 5 |
| Maximum Vessel Length (m) | 0 | Maximum Vessel Beam (m) | 0 |
| Maximum Vessel Draft (m) | 0 | Facilities - Container | - |
| Facilities - Solid Bulk | - | Facilities - Liquid Bulk | - |
| Facilities - Ro-Ro | - | Facilities - Oil Terminal | - |
| Facilities - LNG Terminal | - | Cranes - Fixed | Yes |
| Cranes - Mobile | Yes | Cranes - Floating | Yes |
| Pilotage - Compulsory | Yes | Tugs - Assistance | Yes |
| Repairs | Major | Dry Dock | Large |
| Services - Longshoremen | Yes | Supplies - Potable Water | Yes |
| Supplies - Fuel Oil | Yes | Supplies - Diesel Oil | Yes |
| Railway | Medium |
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