England:Shoreham
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General
50 49.53N 00 14.85W
The town and port of New Shoreham was established by the Norman Conquerors towards the end of the 11th century. Shoreham’s strategic location and proximity to Normandy made it a logical place to improve facilities for travel and trade. The magnificent church of St Mary de Haura was built in the decade following the Doomsday Survey of 1086 and the town laid out on a grid pattern. The 12th century building in Shoreham High Street, the Marlipins Museum, is one of the oldest surviving secular buildings in the UK and dates from this time. The rise of Brighton and Worthing and the coming of the railway in 1840 prepared the way for Shoreham’s rise as a rapidly growing Victorian sea port with several shipyards and an active coasting trade.
Shoreham Beach to the south of the town, is the shingle bank thrown up over the centuries by the sea. Converted railway carriages became summer homes around the turn of the century, and Bungalow Town, as it was then known, became home for a short time to a flourishing film industry. It was cleared for defence reasons during the second World War and is now completely developed for modern houses. However the Church of the Good Shepherd, built in 1913, still stands.
Everything you ever wanted to know about Shoreham can be found here: http://www.shorehambysea.com
Approaches, Routes and Navigation
There are no hazards, but do watch out for major shipping, Shoreham by Sea is a major port. Access at all states of tide.
Tidal information and currents
Up to 5 knots.
http://www.portshoreham.co.uk/shoreham_harbour/tides.asp
Charts
Imray Chart C 9 Isle of Wight To Beachy Head Code: IMC9 Newhaven, Shoreham, Littlehampton, Brighton marina, Portsmouth, Langstone & Chichester Harbours, Sovereign Harbour.
Weather
http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/5day.shtml?id=1244
Major ports
Shoreham is a major shipping port.
Shoreham Port provides conservancy and vessel traffic services for ships and craft using the Port, including the maintenance of navigational channels, moorings, lights and the provision of hydrographic, tidal and other information. Shoreham Port is also the Pilotage Authority within harbour limits.
Marinas and Anchorages
There are no anchorages, the coast is very exposed to the prevaling winds with very little shelter.
For moorings, please call Tel: (01273) 591705. http://www.portshoreham.co.uk
Lady Bee Marina
Lady Bee Marina is situated just inside the Port’s main shipping canal.
- Approximately 120 pontoon berths
- Water
- Electricity
- Shower block
- Chandlers
- Spanish restaurant
- Bar
- Parking
- Railway station,
- Buses
- Taxis
- Visiting craft are welcome
Aldrington Quays
Further moorings are available further East, past Sussex Yacht Club Moorings.
- Quayside berths, more suitable for larger vessels which can exceed 100’.
- Parking spaces
- Shower facilities
- Electricity and water on quayside
- Within walking distance of Portslade railway station, buses and shopping centre.
- Being berthed inside the canal gives shelter from bad weather and ensures the comfort of deep water and security.
- Visiting craft welcome
Lock
Shoreham Port Authority recently reconstructed The Prince George Lock exclusively for the use of small craft. This enables vessels to enter and leave much more easily and faster. Manned 24 hours, this allows access at most states of the tide for shallow draft vessels.
- The Prince George Lock has been fitted with sector gates and is open for use by yachts and small commercial vessels and fishing boats.
- The lock is available in the high and low water periods.
- Departure times from the canal will be on the hour.
- Entry times in to the canal will be at the half hour.
- Small craft when waiting for the Prince George Lock are allowed to wait on the outer lead-in and inner lead-in to the Prince George Lock but at all times must remain manned and ready to move.
- The outer sill of the Prince George Lock 0.26 metres below the Lowest Astronomical Tide.
Chandlers and Repair Facilities
Victuals (Food and Drink!)
- Small shopping centre in Southwick Square.
- The Holmbush centre with Marks and Spencer, Tesco, Sainbury’s Homebase, just five minutes away by car.
Sailing Clubs
Places and things to see
