United Kingdom · Europe · GB SSS

Sharpness

Canal or Lake · Small harbour · Bristol Channel; North Atlantic Ocean

Port information

Channel depth
1.8 m
Anchorage depth
6.4 m
Berth depth
6.4 m
Tide range
5 m
Max vessel draught
—
Water
fresh
Likely soil (estimate)
Silt / mud, Clay
Position
51.717, -2.483

Dredgers that can do the job here

  • CSDCutter suction · Small, can be taken apart (150–350 mm)

    Shallow inland water. The dredger has to arrive by road and float in under 2 m of draught.

  • AmphibiousAmphibious / multipurpose · Multipurpose

    Very shallow banks and margins.

  • WIDWater injection · Water injection

    Cheap upkeep for fine silt in channels with a current.