shmoo
Well-Known Member
Below is a quote from the current US NGA (equiv. to our UKHO) Sailing Directions for the North Sea.
I draw the Forum's attention to the last sentence
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Woodbridge Haven (51°59'N., 1°24'E.), formed by the
outlet of the River Deben, is located close SW of the S end of
Bawdsey Cliff. The river flows into the sea through shifting
banks of shingle and is navigable as far as Woodbridge, 8.5
miles above its entrance. The town stands on the W bank of the
river, but is not visible from seaward. Two prominent martello
towers stand on the W side of the entrance. A ferry crosses the
river close inside the mouth. The haven is only used by yachts,
but vessels, with drafts up to 3.5m at springs and 2.7m at
neaps, can reach the town.
An approach buoy is moored 0.4 mile SE of the entrance bar.
As the entrance channel over the bar constantly varies in depth
and position, the buoys and range beacons, which mark the
fairway, are moved as necessary. Local knowledge is required;
the harbormaster at the ferry terminal can be contacted on VHF
and will act as a pilot.
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I draw the Forum's attention to the last sentence
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Woodbridge Haven (51°59'N., 1°24'E.), formed by the
outlet of the River Deben, is located close SW of the S end of
Bawdsey Cliff. The river flows into the sea through shifting
banks of shingle and is navigable as far as Woodbridge, 8.5
miles above its entrance. The town stands on the W bank of the
river, but is not visible from seaward. Two prominent martello
towers stand on the W side of the entrance. A ferry crosses the
river close inside the mouth. The haven is only used by yachts,
but vessels, with drafts up to 3.5m at springs and 2.7m at
neaps, can reach the town.
An approach buoy is moored 0.4 mile SE of the entrance bar.
As the entrance channel over the bar constantly varies in depth
and position, the buoys and range beacons, which mark the
fairway, are moved as necessary. Local knowledge is required;
the harbormaster at the ferry terminal can be contacted on VHF
and will act as a pilot.
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