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Grimsby (Marina and Docks)
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Entrance 53:35'.1 N 000:03'.9 WCharts
Admiralty 1188Rules & Regulations
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Grimbsy = Hull -0035 Approx MHWS 7.1m, MHWN 5.7m, MLWN 2.6m, MLWS 1.1mThis site is designed for slower, roaming broadband connections, like you would get at sea, so it needs JavaScript enabled to expand the text. Click here to show the fully expanded version
General Description
"We have waded in mire for five terrible weeks; there was no lack of mud where we were, in the middle of Grimsby. But now away we let our ship resound meerily on the waves over the sea to Bergen."
This was written in verse by the Viking Rognvald Kali.
Well there is still no lack of mud in Grimsby, but over the many intervening years docks have been built, first to serve fishing fleets and nowadays also housing a Marina. This facility belongs to the Humber Cruising Association, and they do cater for visiting small craft. ... read more
Approach
Any kind of approach to the River Humber needs a good study of the charts, to understand the various well buoyed shipping lanes in the approaches. The yachtsman or motorboater, even at low water, can keep out of and skirt the edges of these lanes. Approaching from the South it is easy enough to keep well clear of them, and indeed if going to Grimsby there is no need to get involved at all.
One point worth noting if approaching from the South is to be aware of the Tetney Monobuoy (52°32'.36N 000°06'.75E). This is used by large tankers, and when not in use has a floating pipeline that can extend 290 m from the buoy. The pipeline is marked by quick flashing yellow lights, and the buoy itself is lit 2 VQ.Y(Vert). Small craft should give it a very wide berth. Pilotage details: ... read more
Berthing, Mooring & Anchoring
The previous paragraphs gave guidance on how to approach the docks at Grimsby, this piece is more concerned with getting into Humber Cruising Association's Marina...full details and visitors prices:
As already mentioned it is necessary to be lurking off the entrance at the times that the fish dock is open for free flow. This might not always be so easy as although the tides are not so strong as elsewhere in the Humber they can easily reach 3 kn at springs. Call VHF channel 74 for the Fish Dock, and find out the times of free flow. There's free access to the open lock two hours either side of high water, outside of these times leisure vessels can lock through for a £10 charge. ... read more
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