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==Weather== | ==Weather== | ||
- | + | Berwick-Upont-Tweed is on the boundary of both the inshore and shipping forecast areas, so it best to consult the forecasts for both areas as follows: | |
* [https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/marine-printable/inshore-waters.html Inshore Forecast for Berwick Upon Tweed to Whitby or Fife Ness to Berwick Upon Tweed] | * [https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/marine-printable/inshore-waters.html Inshore Forecast for Berwick Upon Tweed to Whitby or Fife Ness to Berwick Upon Tweed] | ||
* [https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/marine-printable/shipping-forecast.html Shipping Forecast for Tyne or Forth] | * [https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/marine-printable/shipping-forecast.html Shipping Forecast for Tyne or Forth] | ||
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==Communication== | ==Communication== | ||
- | + | * Harbor master VHF Channels 12 and 16, 07745 495292 or 07725 860029 during office hours only | |
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==Navigation== | ==Navigation== | ||
- | + | Depths change frequently at the harbour entrance so it advisable to approach on the top half of the flood tide and consult the harbor master before approaching. | |
- | + | From waypoint {{Coord|55|45.62|N|1|58.0|W|}} approach the breakwater lighthouse on a bearing of 294 T following the leading line of the light house on the breakwater in line with the spire on the town hall. Keep the breakwater close on your starboard side until shortly before the the port hand marker is reached. There is rock awash at chart datum close to the breakwater past the point that the breakwater turns North West. After passing close to the port hand marker pick up the leading line formed by two orange beacons on the south shore of the river bearing 207 T. Follow the river West then North West keeping between the starboard lateral markers and the jetty on the south shore until arriving at the entrance to Tweed Dock. | |
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- | + | At night the lighthouse on the end of the harbor breakwater has a white sector flashing every 5 seconds and a fixed green sector. The white sector does not clear dangers to the north and so the lighthouse should be approached keeping it on a bearing of 294 T (from the waypoint listed above) or more (330 T). The lateral markers and second leading line are lit. | |
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==Berthing== | ==Berthing== | ||
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|header|Facilities | |header|Facilities | ||
- | |Water| | + | |Water| Y |
- | |Electricity| | + | |Electricity| N |
- | |Toilets| | + | |Toilets| Y |
- | |Showers| | + | |Showers| Y |
|Laundry| {{MagentaText|?}} | |Laundry| {{MagentaText|?}} | ||
|Garbage| {{MagentaText|?}} | |Garbage| {{MagentaText|?}} | ||
|header|Supplies | |header|Supplies | ||
- | |Fuel| | + | |Fuel| Y (cans) |
|Bottled gas| {{MagentaText|?}} | |Bottled gas| {{MagentaText|?}} | ||
|Chandlers| {{MagentaText|?}} | |Chandlers| {{MagentaText|?}} | ||
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{{Green|Give the names and locations of supermarkets, grocery stores, bakeries, etc.}} | {{Green|Give the names and locations of supermarkets, grocery stores, bakeries, etc.}} | ||
- | {{mark | type= provisions |name= | + | {{mark | type= provisions |name= Tesco Superstore | lat= 55.7640 | lon= -2.02188 | zoom=15 |text= General Groceries Store, on A698 West of Tweed Dock, tel. +44 (0)345 026 9621}} distance 0.7 miles, 15 minutes walk |
{{mark | type= provisions |name= {{Magenta|Store name2}} | lat= {{Magenta|DD.ddd}} | lon= {{Magenta|DD.ddd}} | zoom={{Magenta|DD}} |text= {{Magenta| description, location, tel. +XX XXXX XXXXX}}.}} | {{mark | type= provisions |name= {{Magenta|Store name2}} | lat= {{Magenta|DD.ddd}} | lon= {{Magenta|DD.ddd}} | zoom={{Magenta|DD}} |text= {{Magenta| description, location, tel. +XX XXXX XXXXX}}.}} | ||
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==Transportation== | ==Transportation== | ||
- | + | * Main line railway station with links to Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, Edinburgh and London | |
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==Tourism== | ==Tourism== | ||
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* {{wikipedia|Berwick-upon-Tweed|Berwick-upon-Tweed}} | * {{wikipedia|Berwick-upon-Tweed|Berwick-upon-Tweed}} | ||
* {{Wikivoyage|Berwick-upon-Tweed|Berwick-upon-Tweed}} | * {{Wikivoyage|Berwick-upon-Tweed|Berwick-upon-Tweed}} | ||
- | * | + | * [http://portofberwick.co.uk/ Port of Berwick] |
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- | ==References | + | ==References== |
- | ''See [[United_Kingdom# | + | ''See [[United_Kingdom#References|United Kingdom]]''. |
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Latest revision as of 14:49, 21 August 2018
Berwick-Upon-Tweed
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Berwick-Upon-Tweed is the northern most port on the East coast of England. A historic market town close to the boarder between Scotland and England, it is a great place to visit if you like being off the beaten track. Facilities in Tweed Dock are basic but sound. Navigation is reasonably straightforward in good conditions but require care otherwise.
Charts
- British Admiralty
- 1612 - Berwick Upon Tweed
- 111 - Berwick Upon Tweed to Farne Islands
- 160 - St. Abbs Head to Farne Islands
- Imray
- C24 - Flamborough Head to Fife Ness (with chartlet for Berwick-Upon-Tweed)
Weather
Berwick-Upont-Tweed is on the boundary of both the inshore and shipping forecast areas, so it best to consult the forecasts for both areas as follows:
- Inshore Forecast for Berwick Upon Tweed to Whitby or Fife Ness to Berwick Upon Tweed
- Shipping Forecast for Tyne or Forth
- Costal Forecast for Berwick Upon Tweed to Whitby
- Costal Forecast for Fife Ness to Berwick Upon Tweed
- VHF: Humber coastguard broadcasts the inshore and shipping forecasts for the above areas every 3 hours at 0130 0430 0730 1030 1330 1630 1930 2230. The channel to use is broadcast on VHF 16 prior to the start of the forecast
Passages
- Distances to ports further north
- 9nm to Eyemouth
- 26nm to Dunbar
- 33nm to North Berwick
- Distances to ports further south
- 11nm to Holy Island
- 32nm to Amble
- 47nm to Blyth
- 52nm to Tyne River
- 58nm to Sunderland
- 63nm to Seaham
- 74nm to Hartlepool
- 91nm to Whitby
- 106nm to Scarborough
- 165nm to Grimsby
- 241nm to Lowestoft
Communication
- Harbor master VHF Channels 12 and 16, 07745 495292 or 07725 860029 during office hours only
Also see Cruiser's Nets
Depths change frequently at the harbour entrance so it advisable to approach on the top half of the flood tide and consult the harbor master before approaching.
From waypoint 55°45.62′N, 1°58.0′W approach the breakwater lighthouse on a bearing of 294 T following the leading line of the light house on the breakwater in line with the spire on the town hall. Keep the breakwater close on your starboard side until shortly before the the port hand marker is reached. There is rock awash at chart datum close to the breakwater past the point that the breakwater turns North West. After passing close to the port hand marker pick up the leading line formed by two orange beacons on the south shore of the river bearing 207 T. Follow the river West then North West keeping between the starboard lateral markers and the jetty on the south shore until arriving at the entrance to Tweed Dock.
At night the lighthouse on the end of the harbor breakwater has a white sector flashing every 5 seconds and a fixed green sector. The white sector does not clear dangers to the north and so the lighthouse should be approached keeping it on a bearing of 294 T (from the waypoint listed above) or more (330 T). The lateral markers and second leading line are lit.
Berthing
Berthing may be found on the south east harbour wall in Tweed Dock or against the pilot vessel. The dock is primarily intended for commercial shipping so it is highly advisable to consult the harbour master before berthing.
Amenities
Facilities | |
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Water | Y |
Electricity | N |
Toilets | Y |
Showers | Y |
Laundry | ? |
Garbage | ? |
Supplies | |
Fuel | Y (cans) |
Bottled gas | ? |
Chandlers | ? |
Services | |
Repairs | ? |
Internet | ? |
Mobile connectivity | ? |
Vehicle rentals | ? |
Provisioning
Give the names and locations of supermarkets, grocery stores, bakeries, etc.
Tesco Superstore [[Berwick-Upon-Tweed#Tesco Superstore|Tesco Superstore]] 55°45.840'N, 002°01.313'W General Groceries Store, on A698 West of Tweed Dock, tel. +44 (0)345 026 9621 distance 0.7 miles, 15 minutes walk
Store name2 [[Berwick-Upon-Tweed#Store name2|Store name2]] DD.ddd, DD.ddd description, location, tel. +XX XXXX XXXXX.
Eating out
Give the name of recommended restaurant, tavernas, pastry stores, etc.
- Location1
- Name [[Berwick-Upon-Tweed#Name|Name]] DD.ddd, DD.ddd description, tel. +XX XXXX XXXXX.
- Location2
- Name [[Berwick-Upon-Tweed#Name|Name]] DD.ddd, DD.ddd description, tel. +XX XXXX XXXXX.
Transportation
- Main line railway station with links to Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, Edinburgh and London
Tourism
History
Give a short history of the port.
Places to Visit
List places of interest, tours, etc.
Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forums
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
Links
- Berwick-upon-Tweed at the Wikipedia
- Berwick-upon-Tweed at the Wikivoyage
- Port of Berwick
References
See United Kingdom.
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