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Pre Arrival:  Overview | Location | Charts | Limits   ...
Arrival:  Approaches
Communications:  Pre-Arrival
Berthing Ops:  Berths
Cargo:  Cranes
Facilities:  Medical | Water | Fuel | Services | Drydock   ...
Security:  Police etc | Emergency
Shore:  Telephones | Airport | Banks
Misc:  Authority

Summary

Max. Size:  Channel:  Depth 3.8 m.
Fuel:  By road tanker.
Airport:  Prestwick, 112 km. Glasgow, 160 km.
Medical:  Facilities available.
Garlieston
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OVERVIEW:  Small fishing and pleasure craft harbour.
LOCATION:  Approx. 8.5 km. north of Burrow Head on the west coast of Wigtown Bay in the Solway Firth.
CHARTS:  Digital: GB302094.
Paper: BA 1411, 1826 and 2094.
US 36006 and 36025.
Publications:  NP37, West Coasts of England and Wales Pilot.
PORT LIMITS: 
Bounded by lines connecting the following positions: 
  1. 54° 47.48′ N, 004° 20.67′ W
  2. 54° 47.13′ N, 004° 20.67′ W
  3. 54° 47.13′ N, 004° 21.58′ W.
MAX. SIZE:  Channel:  Depth 3.8 m. (MHWS).
RESTRICTIONS:  Tidal restrictions.
APPROACHES:  The approach to this sheltered harbour is along the Pouton Burn Channel, which can be negotiated by fishing vessels up to 3.5 hours either side of high tide.
PRE-ARRIVAL INFORMATION:  Berthing and mooring application form available to download at www.dumgal.gov.uk/article/15848/Garlieston-Harbour
BERTHS:  All berths dry out at low water, but flows can be significant across the entrance