Penzance Harbour, Penzance, Cornwall, United Kingdom

General - Penzance Harbour lies on the eastern side on Penzance Bay. To the W lies Land's End and Cape Cornwall and to the E the Lizard.

Position - 50º 07' N 5º 31.8' W

Charts - British Admiralty 2345, 154, 777 Imray C7

Approach & Entrance - Penzance harbour should be approached on a course between 268ºT and 345ºT. The building of the town make identification of the harbour difficult. When approaching from the E look out for the tower of St Mary's church and the dome of Lloyds Bank. The wet dock has a lock gate open two hours before high water to one hour after. When the gate is open 3 vertical green lights are shown, when it is closed you will see three vertical reds There is sometimes a delay and holding buoys are located 150m due south of the lighthouse pier. Avoid going alongside the wall as it is in use charter boats, anglers and divers.

Berths - Visitors are normally rafted up by the harbourmasters office or alongside a fishing boat.

Marina Contact ;
Tel - 01736 366133
Fax - 01736 366144
Email -
VHF Ch - 12

Maximum Length - m

Water -

Electric -

Diesel & Petrol - Diesel from the berthing master. Petrol in cans from a garage.

Security -

Internet -

Other Facilities & Services - Marine engineers. Rigging. Sail repairs

Shopping - Supermarket and shops in the town close to Penzance Harbour

Eating Out - Plenty of restaurants, cafes and pubs serving food in the town close to Penzance Harbour

Local Area - St Micheal's Mount, a spectacular castle on the rock.

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