England:Littlehampton
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Coordinates
50.47.87N 00.32.43W
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General
Littlehampton was first recorded in 1086, as a tiny hamlet called "Hampton", an Anglo-Saxon name probably meaning "home farm". The "Little" part was added in the 1400s, possibly by sailors who wanted to distinguish the village from the port of Southampton - then also known as "Hampton". In the 19th century local sailors and ships travelled all over the world from Littlehampton's bustling harbour. Littlehampton attracted its first holiday visitors nearly 250 years ago and its growth as a town between 1800 and the early 20th century was largely due to the holiday trade.
Approaches, Routes and Navigation
Tidal information and currents
Charts
Weather
Major ports
Marinas and Anchorages
There is nowhere to anchor. Harbour master does not allow anchoring in the harbour, i.e. inside the moll, large ships turn round there. Outside of the harbour this can be done only in calm weather. It's fairly shallow there so at a depth of 3 metres you are still about a mile out, which is no good for going ashore conveniently. But, ok for a quick stopover.
Prevaling winds are South Westerly and there is no shelter, so if it's looking like it will kick off, head for the marina.
Littlehampton Marina
Ferry Road Littlehampton BN17 5DS Tel: 01903 713553 Fax: 01903 732264 Email: sales@littlehamptonmarina.co.uk http://www.littlehamptonmarina.co.uk
- 160 boatyard storage spaces
- These are mainly for trailer sailers and small sports boats
- Tractor available
- Wet moorings (These are past the bridge and not suitable for yachts
- 120 moorings, some remain afloat at all states of the tide, some dry out/silt up.
- Reduced rate moorings available
- Limited number of hardstanding spaces for winter (Not for yachts)
- Chandlers
- Marine engineersM
- Marine diesel on land or pontoon
- Unleaded petrol on land or pontoon
- Café (every day from 8.00am to 3.00pm)
Chandlers and Repair Facilities
Victuals (Food and Drink!)
Sailing Clubs
Places and things to see
- The Lighthouse, the present lighthouse, built in 1948, replaced 2 Victorian navigational lights locally known as "Salt" and "Pepper" from their resemblance to a salt cellar and pepper pot.
- West Bank Fort, built in 1854 the remains of which can be found by the dunes on the West Bank.
- The Oyster Pond - A model yacht pond in the 1890s, that was used for the storage of oysters. It is now a boating lake.
- Pier Road Ferry, The small ferry boat has crossed the river at the same point since the 17th century. In about 1417, an attempt to build a bridge across the river was thwarted when the bridge was stolen!
- Old Quay Wharf, built around the 17th century, is the site of Littlehampton's oldest known quay. There are many more interesting sights in Littlehampton, and the local Museum is a good source of information to find out more about the town and its past.
Good places to eat and drink
Additional Information
The place can appear to be an industrial wasteland and a depressing site, but it is up and coming, with many initiatives under way. The marina is a good stop over on the way somewhere else. If you are planning a few days stay, head for Brighton
