| Letters |
Port |
Country |
Notes |
| A |
Aberdeen |
Scotland |
Important fishing port, but the main maritime business is offshore oil support. Excellent photo views for boats entering and leaving the harbour, but poor vantage points for quayside photos. Most of the Scottish East Coast fishing boats are further north at Peterhead and Fraserburgh. (July 2003) st |
| A |
Akershus |
Norway |
|
| A |
Aalborg |
Denmark |
|
| A |
Antwerp |
Belgium |
|
| AA |
Aabenraa |
Denmark |
|
| AA |
Alloa |
Scotland |
There is no fishing trade here, and only a few small boats use these registration letters (June 2003) |
| AA |
Aust - Agder |
Norway |
|
| AA |
Westeraccumersiel |
Germany |
|
| AB |
Aberystwyth |
Wales |
|
| AB |
Bensersiel |
Germany |
|
| ABH |
Bremerhaven |
Germany |
ABH for coastal fisheries and BX for distant water fisheries |
| AC |
Arcachon |
France |
|
| AC |
Calolinensie |
Germany |
|
| ACC |
Accumerseil |
Germany |
|
| AD |
Ardrossan |
Scotland |
Commercial port in the Firth of Clyde. Most boats use the BA Ballantrae registration |
| AD |
Audierne |
France |
|
| AD |
Langeoog |
Germany |
|
| AE |
Emden |
Germany |
|
| AF |
Friesdrichs Schleusses |
Germany |
|
| AG |
Greetseil |
Germany |
|
| AH |
Angra do Heroismo |
Portugal |
|
| AH |
Arbroath |
Scotland |
Only a few boats now use the harbour, most landings are at Aberdeen, Peterhead and Fraserburgh. The town is famous for producing smoked haddock (September 2003) |
| AH |
Ditzum |
Germany |
|
| AI |
Akureyri |
Iceland |
|
| AJ |
Juist |
Germany |
|
| AK |
Andijk |
Netherlands |
|
| AL |
Albufeira |
Portugal |
Small boats can be found on the beaches all along the coast (May 1983) |
| AL |
Algeciras |
Spain |
|
| AL |
Ameland |
Netherlands |
|
| AL |
Langeoog |
Germany |
|
| AL |
Leer |
Germany |
|
| ALK |
Alkmaar |
Netherlands |
|
| AM |
Almeria |
Spain |
|
| AM |
Amsterdam |
Netherlands |
The Maritime Museum has a preserved fishing boat (October 1997) |
| AM |
Leerort |
Germany |
|
| AN |
Ancora |
Portugal |
|
| AN |
Norderney |
Germany |
|
| AO |
Oldersum |
Germany |
|
| AQ |
Retzmarsiel |
Germany |
|
| AR |
Arnes Syssel |
Iceland |
|
| AR |
Ayr |
Scotland |
The fish market here closed in 1997 and the boats moved a few miles north to Troon. Boats also use Girvan, to the south of Ayr. |
| AR |
Rhaudermoor |
Germany |
|
| ARC |
Arcachon |
France |
|
| ARM |
Arnemuiden |
Netherlands |
|
| ARN |
Arnis |
Germany |
|
| AS |
Aarhus |
Denmark |
|
| AS |
Spickeroog |
Germany |
|
| AS |
Ahus |
Sweden |
|
| ASS |
Assel |
Germany |
|
| AT |
Alicante |
Spain |
|
| AT |
Terborg |
Germany |
|
| AU |
Audierne |
France |
|
| AU |
Baltrum |
Germany |
|
| AV |
Aveiro |
Portugal |
|
| AV |
Avenhorn |
Netherlands |
|
| AV |
Norden |
Germany |
|
| AW |
Aengwirden |
Netherlands |
|
| AW |
Wilhelmshaven |
Germany |
|
| AX |
Borkum |
Germany |
|
| AY |
Norddeich |
Germany |
|
| AY |
Auray |
France |
|
| AZ |
Neuharlingsersiel |
Germany |
|
| B |
Belfast |
Northern Ireland |
|
| B |
Blankenburg |
Belgium |
|
| BA |
Ballantrae |
Scotland |
Another tiny and little used harbour, but the BA registration letters are carried by many of the West Coast fishing boats |
| BA |
Bayonne |
France |
|
| BA |
Barcelona |
Spain |
|
| BA |
Bardastradn Syssel |
Iceland |
|
| BB |
Bremen |
Germany |
|
| BCK |
Buckie |
Scotland |
Busy fishing port. Good
views of the boats and there is also the Buckie Drifter Fisheries Museum
(October 2003) |
| BD |
Bideford |
England |
A shallow tidal estuary with only a few small boats, but the port also includes Appledore, with its excellent maritime museum and the picturesque village of Clovelly, once famous for its herring boats. Barnstaple and Bideford both have 12-16 foot salmon boats that carry registration letters (August 2004) |
| BD |
Buskerud |
Norway |
|
| BE |
Barnstaple |
England |
|
| BEI |
Beidenfleth |
Germany |
|
| BEN |
Bensersiel |
Germany |
|
| BF |
Banff |
Scotland |
Tiny harbour, but registration port for many Scottish fishing boats. The adjacent port of Macduff is a major repair yard for fishing boats and also has a Marine Aquarium (October 2003) |
| BH |
Blyth |
England |
|
| BH |
Brouwershaven |
Netherlands |
|
| BI |
Bilbao |
Spain |
|
| BIN |
Bingum |
Germany |
|
| BK |
Berwick on Tweed |
England |
Not many boats in the town of Berwick on Tweed, but a variety of boats can be seen in coastal villages such as Seahouses, Amble and Newbiggen (1998) |
| BL |
Boulogne |
France |
Many fishing boats use the quays close to the town centre |
| BL |
Bristol |
England |
|
| BM |
Brixham |
England |
Fishing port, a major marina for pleasure boats, and a busy tourist area. |
| BN |
Boston |
England |
|
| BO |
Borrowstoness |
Scotland |
Its actually pronounced Bo-ness. There are no fishing boats here |
| BOG |
Borgerende |
Germany |
|
| BON |
Bongsiel |
Germany |
|
| BOR |
Borkum |
Germany |
|
| BOU |
Bouchoute |
Belgium |
|
| BR |
Barreiro |
Portugal |
|
| BR |
Bridgwater |
England |
|
| BR |
Breskens |
Netherlands |
|
| BR |
Brest |
France |
|
| BRA |
Brake |
Germany |
|
| BRD |
Broadford |
Skye, Scotland |
This is a tiny harbour with no fishing fleet. A few fishing boats can be found at Uig, Portree, Dunvegan and Kyleakin. Skye is no longer an island - there is a bridge to the mainland. (5/2001) |
| BRE |
Bremen |
Germany |
|
| BRO |
Brokdorf |
Germany |
|
| BRU |
Brunsbuttelkoog |
Germany |
|
| BRU |
Bruinisse |
Netherlands |
|
| BS |
Beaumaris |
Wales |
|
| BU |
Bunschoten |
Netherlands |
|
| BU |
Burntisland |
Scotland |
Another harbour with few fishing boats. There are a some small boats at nearby Kinghorn (2001) |
| BUR |
Burgstaaken Burhaversiel |
Germany |
|
| BUS |
Busum |
Germany |
|
| BV |
Bremen - Vegesack |
Germany |
|
| BW |
Barrow |
England |
|
| BX |
Bremerhaven |
Germany |
AbH for coatal fisheries and BX for distant water fisheries |
| BX |
Bordeaux |
France |
|
| BZ |
Bergen op Zoom |
Netherlands |
|
| C |
Caen |
France |
|
| C |
Cork |
Ireland |
|
| C |
Coxyde |
Belgium |
|
| CA |
Cadiz |
Spain |
|
| CA |
Cardigan |
Wales |
|
| CAL |
Calais |
France |
see also CL |
| CAN |
Cancale |
France |
|
| CC |
Concarneau |
France |
|
| CE |
Coleraine |
Northern Ireland |
|
| CF |
Cardiff |
Wales |
|
| CG |
Callantsoog |
Netherlands |
|
| CH |
Cherchell |
Algeria |
|
| CH |
Cherbourg |
France |
|
| CH |
Chester |
England |
|
| CK |
Colchester |
England |
|
| CL |
Calais |
France |
see also CAL |
| CL |
Carlisle |
England |
|
| CLN |
Clinge |
Netherlands |
|
| CM |
Camaret |
France |
|
| CM |
Caminha |
Portugal |
|
| CN |
Campbeltown |
Scotland |
Medium size harbour with fishing boats |
| CN |
Cimbrishamn |
Sweden |
|
| CO |
Caernarfon |
Wales |
|
| CO |
Coruna |
Spain |
|
| CO |
Coursuelles |
France |
|
| CP |
Castellon |
Spain |
|
| CP |
Colijnsplaat |
Netherlands |
|
| CS |
Cascais |
Portugal |
|
| CS |
Cowes |
England |
|
| CT |
Trouville |
France |
|
| CT |
Cartagena |
Spain |
|
| CT |
Castletown |
Isle of Man |
|
| CU |
Ceuta |
Spanish North Africa |
|
| CUX |
Cuxhaven |
Germany |
CUX for local and NC for distant water |
| CY |
Castlebay |
Scotland |
Harbour on the island of Barra in the Western Islands |
| CZ |
Cadzand |
Netherlands |
|
| D |
Doel |
Belgium |
|
| D |
Dunkirk |
France |
|
| D |
Dublin |
Ireland |
|
| DA |
Dala Syssel |
Iceland |
|
| DA |
Drogheda |
Ireland |
|
| DAG |
Dagebull |
Germany |
|
| DAH |
Dahme |
Germany |
|
| DAN |
Dangast |
Germany |
|
| DAR |
Darlowo |
Poland |
|
| DD |
Dordrecht |
Netherlands |
|
| DE |
Dundee |
Scotland |
When Herman Melville wrote "Moby Dick", Dundee was a major whaling port. Now there is no fishing of any importance, but boats in the small harbours around the Firth of Tay use the DE registration letters (2003) style='font-size: |
| DED |
Dedesdorf |
Germany |
|
| DH |
Dartmouth |
England |
|
| DI |
Dieppe |
France |
|
| DIN |
Dinant |
France |
|
| DIT |
Ditzum |
Germany |
|
| DK |
Dundalk |
Ireland |
|
| DK |
Dunkirk |
France |
|
| DO |
Douglas |
Isle of Man |
|
| DOR |
Dorum |
Germany |
|
| DP |
Dieppe |
France |
|
| DR |
Dover |
England |
|
| DRA |
Drage |
Germany |
|
| DRE |
Oehe-Drecht |
Germany |
|
| DS |
Dumfries |
Scotland |
There is no fishing fleet in Dumfries - it is too far upriver. Boats operate from Kirkcudbright and Isle of Whithorn (despite the name, the Isle of Whithorn is a mainland town, not an island) |
| DV |
Deventer |
Netherlands |
|
| DW |
Doniawestal |
Netherlands |
|
| DZ |
Delfzijl |
Netherlands |
|
| DZ |
Douarnenez |
France |
|
| DZI |
Dziwnow |
Poland |
|
| E |
Ericeira |
Portugal |
|
| E |
Esbjerg |
Denmark |
|
| E |
Exeter |
England |
|
| EA |
Eysafjord |
Iceland |
|
| EB |
Elburg |
Netherlands |
|
| ECKE |
Eckernforde |
Germany |
|
| EE |
Eenrum |
Netherlands |
|
| EG |
Egmond aan Zee |
Netherlands |
|
| EH |
Enkhuizen |
Netherlands |
|
| EL |
Etel |
France |
|
| ELM |
Elmhorn |
Germany |
|
| ELS |
Elsfleth |
Germany |
|
| EMD |
Emden |
Germany |
|
| ER |
Ericeira |
Portugal |
|
| ES |
Esposende |
Portugal |
|
| EWD |
Ellewoutsdijk |
Netherlands |
|
| EZ |
Ezinge |
Netherlands |
|
| F |
Fano |
Denmark |
|
| F |
Faversham |
England |
|
| F |
Fecamp |
France |
|
| F |
Finnmark |
Norway |
|
| F |
|
Malta |
F = "Full time" fishing boat MF and PTF = "Part time" fishing boat |
| FAL |
Falshoft |
Germany |
|
| FD |
Fleetwood |
England |
Best place to view the fishing boats is from the promenade at the mouth of the river as they arrive and depart |
| FD |
Fuglefjord |
Faeroe Islands |
|
| FE |
Ferrol |
Spain |
|
| FE |
Folkestone |
England |
See this reference |
| FED |
Fedderwardersiel |
Germany |
|
| FF |
Figueria da Foz |
Portugal |
|
| FG |
Falkenberg |
Sweden |
|
| FH |
Falmouth |
England |
|
| FL |
Finsterwolde |
Denmark |
|
| FLE |
Flensburg |
Germany |
|
| FN |
Frederikshaven |
Denmark |
|
| FN |
Franeker |
Netherlands |
|
| FN |
Funchal |
Madeira, Portugal |
|
| FR |
Faro |
Portugal |
|
| FR |
Fraserburgh |
Scotland |
Major fishing port. Lots to see around the harbour. Good photo opportunities. There are harbours in the small villages of Sandhaven, Rosehearty, Pennan and Gardenstown, situated between Fraserburgh and Macduff. Access to Pennan and Gardenstown is by a precipitous, narrow, winding road.(2003) |
| FRI |
Friedrichskoog Friedrichsort |
Germany |
|
| FY |
Fowey |
England |
|
| FZ |
Fuzeta |
Portugal |
|
| G |
Galway |
Ireland |
|
| G |
Granville |
France |
|
| GA |
Gaasterland |
Netherlands |
|
| GC |
Gran Canaria |
Spain |
Like Tenerife, it is worth hiring a car to get to the small ports and beaches to find the local fishing boats (September 1983) |
| GD |
Gravendeel |
Netherlands |
|
| GDA |
Gdansk |
Poland |
|
| GDY |
Gdynia |
Poland |
|
| GE |
Gefle |
Sweden |
|
| GE |
Goole |
England |
|
| GEV |
Geversdorf |
Germany |
|
| GG |
Geertruidenberg |
Netherlands |
|
| GG |
Goteborg |
Sweden |
|
| GH |
Grangemouth |
Scotland |
Major port and oil refinery in the Firth of Forth. There is no local fishing, and except for occasional repair work there are no fishing boats to be seen here |
| GI |
Gijon |
Spain |
|
| GK |
Greenock |
Scotland |
Industrial town and commercial harbour. There are no fishing boats based here |
| GK |
Grindavik |
Iceland |
|
| GLU |
Gluckstadt |
Germany |
|
| GM |
Genemuiden |
Netherlands |
|
| GN |
Granton |
Scotland |
Used to be a fishing port, but is now part of the City of Edinburgh and the harbour is a marina for pleasure craft. There are a few small fishing boats at nearby Newhaven (2003) |
| GO |
Goedereede |
Netherlands |
|
| GOE |
Goes |
Netherlands |
|
| GOT |
Gothmund |
Germany |
|
| GR |
Gloucester |
England |
|
| GRA |
Grauw |
Netherlands |
|
| GRA |
Gravelines |
France |
|
| GRE |
Greetsiel |
Germany |
|
| GRO |
Grossenbrode |
Germany |
|
| GRÖ |
Gromitz |
Germany |
|
| GRO |
Groningen |
Netherlands |
|
| GS |
Gasselte |
Netherlands |
|
| GT |
Grafhorst |
Netherlands |
|
| GU |
|
Guernsay |
|
| GV |
Guilvinee |
France |
|
| GW |
Glasgow |
Scotland |
Only a few boats use the GW registration and none operate from within the City boundaries. Glasgow used to be a major port and shipbuilding centre but it never had a fishing fleet. (2000) |
| GY |
Grimsby |
England |
|
| H |
Helsingor |
Denmark |
|
| H |
Heyst |
Belgium |
|
| H |
Hordaland |
Norway |
|
| H |
Hull |
England |
|
| H |
Unknown |
Portugal |
|
| HA |
Haparanda |
Sweden |
|
| HA |
Harlingen |
Netherlands |
|
| HAF |
Haffkrug |
Germany |
|
| HAL |
Halsteren |
Netherlands |
|
| HAR |
Harlesiel |
Germany |
|
| HAS |
Audeich/Kreuzdeich |
Germany |
|
| HAS |
Hasselt |
Netherlands |
|
| HAT |
Hatzum |
Germany |
|
| HB |
Het Bildt |
Netherlands |
|
| HBK |
Hamburg - Kleinfahrzeuge |
Germany |
|
| HC |
Cuxhaven |
Germany |
|
| HD |
Halmstad |
Sweden |
|
| HD |
Den Helder |
Netherlands |
|
| HE |
Hayle |
England |
|
| HEI |
Heikendorf |
Germany |
|
| HEIL |
Heiligenhaven |
Germany |
|
| HEL |
Helgoland |
Germany |
|
| HEL |
Hel |
Poland |
|
| HEN |
Hennstedt Horst |
Germany |
|
| HF |
Hamburg - Finkenwerder |
Germany |
|
| HG |
Helsingborg |
Sweden |
|
| HG |
Hjoring |
Denmark |
|
| HH |
Hamburg |
Germany |
|
| HH |
Harwich |
England |
|
| HI |
Hindelopen |
Netherlands |
|
| HK |
Holbaek |
Denmark |
|
| HK |
Harderwijk |
Netherlands |
|
| HL |
Hemellumer |
Netherlands |
|
| HL |
Hartlepool |
England |
|
| HL |
Hudiksvall |
Sweden |
|
| HN |
Hoorn |
Netherlands |
|
| HND |
Hornosand |
Sweden |
|
| HO |
Honfleur |
France |
|
| HO |
Hoogeveen |
Netherlands |
|
| HOE |
Hoedekenskerke |
Netherlands |
|
| HOH |
Hohwcht |
Germany |
|
| HOK |
Hoek |
Netherlands |
|
| HON |
Hontenisse |
Netherlands |
|
| HOO |
Hooge Hooksiel Hoopte |
Germany |
|
| HOR |
Horumersiel |
Germany |
|
| HÖR |
Hornum |
Germany |
|
| HP |
Hoofdplaat |
Netherlands |
|
| HR |
Herkingen |
Netherlands |
|
| HS |
Haamstede |
Netherlands |
|
| HT |
Heenvliet |
Netherlands |
|
| HT |
Horta |
Portugal |
|
| HU |
Huelva |
Spain |
|
| HU |
Hunavatn |
Iceland |
|
| HUB |
Hubertsberg |
Germany |
|
| HUS |
Husum |
Germany |
|
| HV |
Hellevoetsluis |
Netherlands |
|
| HV |
Hadersley |
Denmark |
|
| HVH |
Hoek van Holland |
Netherlands |
|
| HVL |
Hoogvliet |
Netherlands |
|
| HW |
Hoogwoud |
Netherlands |
|
| HZ |
Huizen |
Netherlands |
|
| I |
Isigny |
France |
|
| IB |
Ibiza |
Spain |
Many beaches and harbours with small boats (1984) |
| IE |
Irvine |
Scotland |
|
| IH |
Ipswich |
England |
|
| IL |
Ilpendam |
Netherlands |
|
| IJM |
Ijmuiden |
Netherlands |
|
| INS |
Inverness |
Scotland |
There is no fishing fleet here, but many boats working from Scottish east coast ports use the INS registration letters. (2002) |
| IO |
Isle d'Oleron |
France |
|
| IS |
Isafjordur |
Iceland |
|
| J |
|
Jersey |
|
| JAS |
Jastarnia |
Poland |
|
| JEM |
Jemgum |
Germany |
|
| K |
Kieldrecht |
Belgium |
|
| K |
Kirkwall |
Orkney Islands Scotland |
Only a few fishing boats are based in Kirkwall. Small fishing boats can be found in the many harbours around the Orkney Islands, but most of the big trawlers land their catches in the Scottish mainland ports of Scrabster, Wick, Fraserburgh and Peterhead. (1998) |
| K |
Kopenhagen |
Denmark |
|
| KA |
Karlskrona |
Sweden |
|
| KAP |
Kappeln |
Germany |
|
| KAS |
Kasenort |
Germany |
|
| KB |
Krabbendijke |
Netherlands |
|
| KD |
Kristianstad |
Sweden |
|
| KD |
Kattendijke |
Netherlands |
|
| KE |
Koege |
Denmark |
|
| KE |
Keflavik |
Iceland |
|
| KE |
Kerkwerve |
Netherlands |
|
| KEL |
Kellenhusen |
Germany |
|
| KET |
Ketelsby |
Germany |
|
| KG |
Klaksvig |
Faeroe Islands |
|
| KH |
Kolhorn |
Netherlands |
|
| KIE |
Kiel |
Germany |
|
| KK |
Koudekerke |
Netherlands |
|
| KL |
Klundert |
Netherlands |
|
| KN |
Karlshamn |
Sweden |
|
| KN |
Kruiningen |
Netherlands |
|
| KNO |
Knork |
Germany |
|
| KO |
Koog aan der Zaan |
Netherlands |
|
| KOL |
Kolberg |
Germany |
|
| KOL |
Kolobrzeg |
Poland |
|
| KP |
Kampen |
Netherlands |
|
| KR |
Kalmar |
Sweden |
|
| KR |
Korsor |
Denmark |
|
| KRA |
Krakstorf |
Germany |
|
| KRO |
Kronsgaard |
Germany |
|
| KU |
Kuinre |
Netherlands |
|
| KW |
Katwijk |
Netherlands |
|
| KY |
Kirkcaldy |
Scotland |
No local fishing fleet - the boats are further along the coast at the harbours of Crail, Anstruther, Pittenweem and St. Monans. The Scottish Fisheries Museum at Anstruther is worth a visit (2002) |
| L |
Lannion |
France |
|
| L |
Lemvig |
Denmark |
|
| L |
Limerick |
Ireland |
|
| L |
Lisbon |
Portugal |
|
| LA |
Landskrona |
Sweden |
|
| LA |
La Rochelle |
France |
|
| LA |
Llanelli |
Wales |
|
| LA |
Lulea |
Sweden |
|
| LAB |
Laboe |
Germany |
|
| LAN |
Langeness |
Germany |
|
| LANG |
Langholz |
Germany |
|
| LBB |
Leerort |
Germany |
|
| LE |
Finkenwarder |
Germany |
|
| LE |
Leixoes |
Portugal |
|
| LE |
Lemsterland |
Netherlands |
|
| LEB |
Leba |
Poland |
|
| LEE |
Leer |
Germany |
|
| LEM |
Lemkenhafen |
Germany |
|
| LF |
Altenwerder |
Germany |
|
| LG |
Lagos |
Portugal |
|
| LH |
Le Havre |
France |
|
| LH |
Leith |
Scotland |
This is the port for the City of Edinburgh, the Capital of Scotland, but there are no fishing boats here - they are all in the harbours of Musselburgh, Cockenzie, Port Seaton, North Berwick and Dunbar along the southern shore of the Firth of Forth, and the North Sea harbours of St. Abbs and Eyemouth (2002) |
| LI |
Littlehampton |
England |
|
| LIP |
Lippe |
Germany |
|
| LIST |
List auf Sylt |
Germany |
|
| LK |
Lerwick |
Shetland Islands Scotland |
The main harbours are in Lerwick and nearby Scalloway, but there are many small harbours and moorings all round the islands. You need a car to get around. There are excellent and frequent inter island ferry services. Allow for flexible planning if visiting - gale force winds are common and weather conditions can stop air and ferry services at short notice. (1994) |
| LK |
Lubeck |
Germany |
|
| LL |
Liverpool |
England |
|
| LL |
Lysekil |
Sweden |
|
| LM |
Landsmeer |
Netherlands |
|
| LN |
Lokken |
Denmark |
|
| LN |
Kings Lynn |
England |
|
| LNG |
Linkoping |
Sweden |
|
| LO |
London |
England |
No fishing fleet operates from the Capital of England, although a few boats based in the South of England region use the LO letters (2000) |
| LO |
Lorient |
France |
|
| LOG |
Loga |
Germany |
|
| LP |
Lajes, Pico |
Portugal |
|
| LP |
Loppersum |
Netherlands |
|
| LR |
Lancaster |
England |
|
| LS |
Leens |
Netherlands |
|
| LS |
Sables d'Olonne |
France |
|
| LT |
Lowestoft |
England |
|
| LUN |
Nesserdeich - Wollersum |
Germany |
|
| LW |
Leewarden |
Netherlands |
|
| LX |
Lisbon |
Portugal |
|
| LY |
Londonderry |
Northern Ireland |
|
| M |
Middelkerke |
Belgium |
|
| M |
Marstal |
Denmark |
|
| M |
Milford Haven |
Wales |
|
| M |
Melilla |
Spain |
|
| M |
Mor og Romsdal |
Norway |
|
| M |
Murmansk |
Russia |
|
| MA |
Malaga |
Spain |
|
| MA |
Maassluis |
Netherlands |
|
| MA |
Marseilles |
France |
|
| MAA |
Maasholm |
Germany |
|
| MD |
Marstrand |
Sweden |
|
| ME |
Medemblik |
Netherlands |
|
| ME |
Montrose |
Scotland |
Not many fishing boats, and it can be difficult to get a good position for photographs. It is worth looking at the small harbours of Johnshaven, Gourdon, and Stonehaven, all on the main road north between Montrose and Aberdeen (2002) |
| MEL |
Meldorf |
Germany |
|
| MF |
|
Malta |
MF and PTF = "Part time" fishing boat F = "Full time" fishing boat |
| MG |
Middelburg |
Netherlands |
|
| MH |
Menorca |
Spain |
|
| MH |
Middlesborough |
England |
Small boats operate from the beaches all along this part of the East coast of England, not from harbours, and are launched and recovered by tractors with trailers |
| MK |
Marken |
Netherlands |
|
| ML |
Maasland |
Netherlands |
|
| ML |
Methil |
Scotland |
This harbour is hardly used by fishing boats |
| MLL |
Melilla |
Spanish North Africa |
|
| MM |
Mom |
Sweden |
|
| MN |
Maldon |
England |
|
| MN |
Marennes |
France |
|
| MO |
Malmo |
Sweden |
|
| MO |
Monnikendam |
Netherlands |
|
| MP |
Meppel |
Netherlands |
|
| MR |
Manchester |
England |
Big city in middle of England with a canal to the sea. You could grow old trying to find any fishing boats here |
| MT |
Martigues |
France |
|
| MT |
Maryport |
England |
|
| MT |
Middlefart |
Denmark |
|
| MU |
Muiden |
Netherlands |
|
| MUN |
Munkmarsch-Sylt |
Germany |
|
| MX |
Morlaix |
France |
|
| N |
Nakskov |
Denmark |
|
| N |
Nazare |
Portugal |
Small boats launch direct from the beach but there is also a modern harbour just outside the town (1984) |
| N |
Newport |
Wales |
|
| N |
Newry |
Northern Ireland |
|
| N |
Nieuwpoort |
Belgium |
|
| N |
Nordland |
Norway |
|
| NA |
Nantes |
France |
|
| NB |
Emden |
Germany |
|
| NB |
Nieuw Beierland |
Netherlands |
|
| NC |
Cuxhaven |
Germany |
CUX for local and NC for distant water |
| ND |
Nieuwe Niedorp |
Netherlands |
|
| NE |
Newcastle |
England |
|
| NES |
Nessmersiel |
Germany |
|
| NEU |
Neufeld Neuharlingersiel Neuhaus/Oste |
Germany |
|
| NEUK |
Neukirchen |
Germany |
|
| NF |
Nykjobing |
Denmark |
|
| NG |
Ditzum/Emden |
Germany |
|
| NG |
Nyborg |
Denmark |
|
| NG |
Nykoping |
Sweden |
|
| NI |
Nice |
France |
|
| NI |
Nieuwendam |
Netherlands |
|
| NIE |
Niendort |
Germany |
|
| NK |
Neskaupstadur |
Iceland |
|
| NK |
Nijkerk |
Netherlands |
|
| NKG |
Norrkoping |
Sweden |
|
| NN |
Newhaven |
England |
|
| NO |
Noirmoutier |
France |
|
| NOR |
Norddeich |
Germany |
|
| NS |
New Ross |
Ireland |
|
| NS |
Seydisfjordur |
Iceland |
|
| NT |
Nord-Trondelag |
Norway |
|
| NTO |
Nieuwe Tonge |
Netherlands |
|
| NV |
Nieuw Vossemeer |
Netherlands |
|
| NW |
Noordwijk |
Netherlands |
|
| NZ |
Nazare |
Portugal |
|
| NZ |
Terneuzen |
Netherlands |
|
| O |
Odense |
Denmark |
|
| O |
Olhao |
Portugal |
|
| O |
Oslo |
Norway |
|
| O |
Ostende |
Belgium |
|
| Ø |
Ostfold |
Norway |
|
| OB |
Oban |
Scotland |
Important ferry terminal for the Scottish Islands. Used by a number of fishing boats, but not a major fishing harbour - most of the boats use the remote port of Mallaig |
| OB |
Brake |
Germany |
|
| OD |
Ouddrop |
Netherlands |
|
| OD |
Oost Duinkerke |
Belgium |
|
| OBD |
Oudenbosch |
Netherlands |
|
| OE |
Elsfleth |
Germany |
|
| OF |
Olafsfuordu |
Iceland |
|
| OH |
Oosthuizen |
Netherlands |
|
| OK |
Ouwerkerk |
Netherlands |
|
| OK |
Ornskoldsvik |
Sweden |
|
| OL |
Olhao |
Portugal |
|
| OL |
Oostdongeradel |
Netherlands |
|
| OLA |
Hallig |
Germany |
|
| OLD |
Oldersum |
Germany |
|
| OLP |
Olpenitz |
Germany |
|
| ON |
Oskarshamn |
Sweden |
|
| ON |
Nordenham |
Germany |
|
| OO |
Oosterland |
Netherlands |
|
| OO |
Oldenburg |
Germany |
|
| OR |
Wilhelmshaven |
Germany |
|
| ORD |
Ording |
Germany |
|
| ORT |
Orth |
Germany |
|
| OS |
Ossenisse |
Netherlands |
|
| OTT |
Otterndorf |
Germany |
|
| OV |
Oud Vossemeer |
Netherlands |
|
| OV |
Varel |
Germany |
|
| OW |
Wangeroog |
Germany |
|
| OWS |
O & W Souburg |
Netherlands |
|
| OX |
Bexen |
Germany |
|
| OZ |
Oostzaan |
Netherlands |
|
| P |
Paimpol |
France |
|
| P |
La Panne |
Belgium |
|
| P |
Portsmouth |
England |
|
| PA |
Pitea |
Sweden |
|
| PAP |
Papenburg |
Germany |
|
| PC |
Cranz an der Elbe |
Germany |
|
| PD |
Peterhead |
Scotland |
Biggest and most important fish landing port in Scotland. Large numbers of fishing boats both based here and visiting to land catches. Lots of good photo opportunities. (July 2003) |
| PD |
Ponta Delgada |
Portugal |
|
| PE |
Peniche |
Portugal |
|
| PE |
Poole |
England |
Small but busy fishing harbour. There is a good general view of the boats, but photography is a little difficult as boats are moored at marina type floating walkways, and access is through a locked security gate (June 2003) |
| PEH |
Perth |
Scotland |
Historically, Perth aspired to be a port city, but it is so far upriver that it was never economic to base fishing boats here. |
| PEL |
Pellworm |
Germany |
|
| PET |
Petkum |
Germany |
|
| PG |
Geestemunde |
Germany |
|
| PGW |
Port Glasgow |
Scotland |
See comments about Greenock. These two towns have merged as they expanded. Like Greenock, there is no longer any fishing fleet here |
| PH |
Plymouth |
England |
|
| PI |
Philippine |
Netherlands |
|
| PL |
Paimpol |
France |
|
| PL |
Peel |
Isle of Man |
|
| PM |
Mallorca |
Spain |
Palma de Mallorca still retains some fishing vessels, but is primarily commercial with significant yachting interests. |
| PM |
Portimao |
Portugal |
Big fishing harbour and many boats (1983) |
| PM |
Purmerend |
Netherlands |
|
| PN |
Preston |
England |
|
| POG |
Pogum |
Germany |
|
| PR |
Pernis |
Netherlands |
|
| PS |
Porto Santo |
Portugal |
|
| PS |
Sint Philipsind |
Netherlands |
|
| PT |
Douro |
Portugal |
|
| PT |
Port Talbot |
Wales |
|
| PTF |
|
Malta |
MF and PTF = "Part time" fishing boat F = "Full time" fishing boat |
| PU |
Putten |
Netherlands |
|
| PV |
Poortvliet |
Netherlands |
|
| PV |
Port Vendres |
France |
|
| PV |
Povoa de Varzim |
Portugal |
|
| PW |
Padstow |
England |
|
| PZ |
Penzance |
England |
|
| Q |
Quarteira |
Portugal |
Many small boats use the beach here (1983) |
| QT |
Quarteira |
Portugal |
|
| R |
Ramsgate |
England |
|
| R |
Ribe |
Denmark |
|
| R |
Rogaland |
Norway |
|
| R |
Rostock |
Germany |
|
| R |
Rouen |
France |
|
| RA |
Rangarvalla |
Iceland |
|
| RAD |
Radeland |
Germany |
|
| RAN |
Rantum - Sylt |
Germany |
|
| RD |
Ransdorp |
Netherlands |
|
| RE |
Region Ecuatorial |
Spain |
Historic marks only. Territorial changes mean they are no longer valid |
| RE |
Regua |
Portugal |
|
| RE |
Reykjavik |
Iceland |
|
| RG |
Ribeira Grande |
Portugal |
|
| RI |
Ringkobing |
Denmark |
|
| RL |
Rilland |
Netherlands |
|
| RN |
Runcorn |
England |
|
| RO |
Ronne |
Denmark |
|
| RO |
Rotterdam |
Netherlands |
|
| RO |
Rothesay |
Scotland |
Only a few fishing boats are based here |
| ROD |
Rodenkirchen |
Germany |
|
| ROS |
Rostock |
Germany |
|
| RP |
de Rijp |
Netherlands |
|
| RR |
Rochester |
England |
|
| RU |
Rudkjobing |
Denmark |
|
| RUG |
Rugennealder Munde |
Germany |
|
| RX |
Rye |
England |
|
| RY |
Ramsey |
Isle of Man |
|
| RY |
Rannsby |
Sweden |
|
| RYS |
Rysum |
Germany |
|
| S |
Skagen |
Denmark |
|
| S |
Skibbereen |
Ireland |
|
| SA |
Amrum |
Germany |
|
| SA |
Sagres |
Portugal |
|
| SA |
Sandfor Sando-Syssel |
Iceland |
|
| SA |
Skelleftea |
Sweden |
|
| SA |
Swansea |
Wales |
|
| SAL |
Sint Annaland |
Netherlands |
|
| SAS |
Sassnitz |
Germany |
|
| SB |
Svaneke |
Denmark |
|
| SB |
Burgstaaken |
Germany |
|
| SB |
Sodertelje |
Sweden |
|
| SB |
Sesimbra |
Portugal |
|
| SB |
St. Brieuc |
France |
|
| SC |
Busum |
Germany |
|
| SC |
Scilly Islands |
England |
|
| SCH |
Scheveningen |
Netherlands |
|
| SCHL |
Schlutersiel |
Germany |
|
| SCHLE |
Schleswig |
Germany |
|
| SCHLU |
Schlutup |
Germany |
|
| SCHÖN |
Schonberger Strand |
Germany |
|
| SD |
Altona |
Germany |
|
| SD |
Friedrichskoog |
Germany |
|
| SD |
Stromstad |
Sweden |
|
| SD |
Sunderland |
England |
|
| SDM |
Schiedam |
Netherlands |
|
| SE |
Elmshorn Seester |
Germany |
|
| SE |
Salcombe |
England |
There is no harbour - boats lie at anchor in the estuary, and this can make photography difficult. The estuary is used by many pleasure craft, but there are only a few small fishing boats. Access to the shore by car is difficult during the summer tourist season - the streets are very narrow and congested and there is limited parking. (May 2000) |
| SE |
Setubal |
Portugal |
|
| SE |
Sevilla |
Spain |
|
| SE |
Sodertetje |
Sweden |
|
| SE |
Svaneke |
Denmark |
|
| SEE |
Seestermuhe |
Germany |
|
| SF |
Santa Cruz, Flores |
Portugal |
|
| SF |
Skaptafells |
Iceland |
|
| SF |
Sogn og Fjordane |
Norway |
|
| SG |
Santa Cruz, Graciosa |
Portugal |
|
| SG |
Gluckstad |
Germany |
|
| SG |
Solveborg |
Sweden |
|
| SG |
Svendborg |
Denmark |
|
| SH |
Husum Heiligenhaven |
Germany |
|
| SH |
Scarborough |
England |
Good sized fishing harbour with a variety of fishing boat types. It is also a holiday resort, and in summer the harbour area has congested access and full car parks. Nearby Bridlington is similar |
| SH |
Olafsvik Grundarfjordur Stykkisholmur |
Iceland |
|
| SH |
Schellinkhout |
Netherlands |
|
| SI |
Sidi Ifni |
Spanish Morocco |
Historic marks only. Territorial changes mean they are no longer valid |
| SI |
Scherpenisse |
Netherlands |
|
| SI |
Siglufjordur |
Iceland |
|
| SIE |
Sierksdorf |
Germany |
|
| SK |
Keitum Kiel |
Germany |
|
| SK |
Skagefjord |
Iceland |
|
| SL |
Stellendam |
Netherlands |
|
| SL |
Sundsvall |
Sweden |
|
| SL |
Travemunde |
Germany |
|
| SLO |
Sloten Friesland |
Netherlands |
|
| SM |
Muhlenberg Maasholm |
Germany |
|
| SM |
Sao Martinho do Porto |
Portugal |
|
| SM |
Shoreham |
England |
|
| SM |
Soderhamn |
Sweden |
|
| SM |
St. Malo |
France |
|
| SM |
Stockholm |
Sweden |
|
| SMA |
Smallingerland |
Netherlands |
|
| SMD |
St. Maartensdijk |
Netherlands |
|
| SMH |
St. Margarets Hope |
Orkney Islands Scotland |
Small village, and only a few small boats. Most boats on Orkney use the K for Kirkwall registration (1998) |
| SMI |
Smilde |
Netherlands |
|
| SN |
North Shields |
England |
Small but busy fishing harbour |
| SN |
St. Nazare |
France |
|
| SN |
Schleswig Neustadt |
Germany |
|
| SN |
Soderhamn |
Sweden |
|
| SN |
Sines |
Portugal |
|
| SNE |
Sneek |
Netherlands |
|
| SO |
Sonderborg |
Denmark |
|
| SO |
Schleswig Niendorf |
Germany |
|
| SO |
Sligo |
Ireland |
|
| SP |
Pellworm |
Germany |
|
| SP |
Spaarndam |
Netherlands |
|
| SPI |
Spieka |
Germany |
|
| SR |
Kirkeby auf Rom Eckernforde |
Germany |
|
| SR |
Sao Roque, Pico |
Portugal |
|
| SR |
Stranraer |
Scotland |
|
| SRN |
Schermernorn |
Netherlands |
|
| SS |
St. Ives |
England |
|
| SS |
San Sebastian |
Spain |
|
| SS |
Wedel-Schulau |
Germany |
|
| SSS |
South Shields |
England |
|
| ST |
Stranda Syssel |
Iceland |
|
| ST |
Santander |
Spain |
|
| ST |
Sete |
France |
|
| ST |
Sor-Trondelag |
Norway |
|
| ST |
Stavoren |
Netherlands |
|
| ST |
Stockton |
England |
|
| ST |
Schleswig Tonning |
Germany |
|
| STA |
Stade |
Germany |
|
| STEI |
Stein Steinberghaff |
Germany |
|
| STL |
Schoterland |
Netherlands |
|
| STO |
Stolpemunde |
Germany |
|
| STO |
Stoppeldijk |
Netherlands |
|
| STRA |
Strande |
Germany |
|
| STRU |
Strukkamp |
Germany |
|
| St.B |
St. Brieue |
France |
|
| St.VC |
St. Valery en Caux |
France |
|
| St.VSS |
St Valery sur Somme |
France |
See also SVSS |
| SU |
Schleswig Husum |
Germany |
|
| SU |
Southampton |
England |
|
| SU |
Sudurmula |
Iceland |
|
| SV |
Schleswig Hornum |
Germany |
|
| SV |
Stavenisse |
Netherlands |
|
| SVG |
Sas van Gent |
Netherlands |
|
| SVSS |
St Valery sur Somme |
France |
See also St.VSS |
| SW |
Wyk auf Fohr |
Germany |
|
| SWI |
Swinoujscie |
Poland |
|
| SY |
Stornoway |
Western Islands Scotland |
Most of the fishing fleet can be seen in the town of Stornoway. A few boats can be found in the small harbours all round these sparsely populated islands. A car is essential to get round these other harbours. (6/1998) |
| SY |
Teufelsbruk |
Germany |
|
| SX |
Schleswig Helgoland |
Germany |
|
| SZN |
Szczecin |
Poland |
|
| T |
Tavira |
Portugal |
|
| T |
Thistead |
Denmark |
|
| T |
Tralee |
Ireland |
|
| T |
Troms |
Norway |
|
| TA |
Tarragona |
Spain |
|
| TB |
Ten Boer |
Netherlands |
|
| TD |
Tietjerksteradeel |
Netherlands |
|
| TE |
Tenerife |
Spain |
Lots of small boats in out of the way harbours and on beaches. Best to hire a car to get round the island to see them all. Some boats use the letters TF. It is not known if this is officially sanctioned or simply local practice. (7/1986) |
| TER |
Terborg |
Germany |
|
| TG |
Trangisvaag |
Faero Islands |
|
| TG |
Trelleborg |
Sweden |
|
| TH |
Teignmouth |
England |
There are a few small fishing boats here, and photo opportunities are reasonable, although some boats moor in the estuary. (May 2000) |
| TH |
Thingo Syssel |
Iceland |
|
| TH |
Tholen |
Netherlands |
|
| TIM |
Timmerdorfer Strand |
Germany |
|
| TK |
Telemark |
Norway |
|
| TL |
Toulon |
France |
|
| TM |
Termunten |
Netherlands |
|
| TN |
Thorshavn |
Faeroe Islands |
|
| TN |
Torshavn |
Denmark |
|
| TN |
Troon |
Scotland |
This is the main harbour and fish market for boats in the Firth of Clyde |
| TO |
Truro |
England |
|
| TOL |
Tolkmicko |
Poland |
|
| TÖN |
Tonning |
Germany |
|
| TR |
Tonder |
Denmark |
|
| TR |
Trafaria |
Portugal |
|
| TR |
Trouville |
France |
|
| TRA |
Travemunde |
Germany |
|
| TS |
Terschelling |
Netherlands |
|
| TT |
Tarbert |
Scotland |
|
| TV |
Tavira |
Portugal |
|
| TX |
Texel |
Netherlands |
|
| U |
Umea |
Sweden |
|
| UA |
Uddevalla |
Sweden |
|
| UBT |
Uetersen |
Germany |
|
| UD |
Utingeradeel |
Netherlands |
|
| UEK |
Uekermunde |
Germany |
|
| UK |
Urk |
Netherlands |
|
| UL |
Ullapool |
Scotland |
The home of a small fishing fleet and the ferry terminal for the Western Islands, surrounded by spectacular scenery. Photography can be a little difficult as most views of the boats are looking into the sun. It is worth going further north to see the modern harbours at Lochinver and Kinlochbervie. (2001) |
| UM |
Umea |
Sweden |
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| UPA |
Upsala |
Sweden |
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| UST |
Ustka |
Poland |
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| UQ |
Usquert |
Netherlands |
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| V |
Varde |
Denmark |
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| V |
Veen |
Netherlands |
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| V |
Vestfold |
Norway |
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| VA |
Sandevaag |
Faeroe Islands |
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| VA |
Valencia |
Spain |
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| VA |
Vannes |
France |
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| VA |
Vest - Agder |
Norway |
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| VAR |
Varel |
Germany |
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| VC |
Sahara Espanol |
Spain |
Historic marks only. Territorial changes mean they are no longer valid |
| VC |
Vila do Conde |
Portugal |
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| VD |
Volendam |
Netherlands |
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| VE |
Vejle |
Denmark |
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| VE |
Veere |
Netherlands |
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| VE |
Velas, S. Jorge |
Portugal |
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| VE |
Vestmannaeyjar |
Iceland |
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| VF |
Vila Franca do Campo |
Portugal |
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| VH |
Venhuizen |
Netherlands |
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| VI |
Viana do Castelo |
Portugal |
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| VI |
Vigo |
Spain |
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| VILL |
Villagarcia |
Spain |
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| VK |
Vostervik |
Sweden |
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| VL |
Vlaardingen |
Netherlands |
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| VLI |
Vlissingen |
Netherlands |
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| VN |
Vestmanhaven |
Faeroe Islands |
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| VN |
Vollenhove |
Netherlands |
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| VP |
Vila do Porto |
Portugal |
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| VR |
Villa Real de Santo Antonio |
Portugal |
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| VS |
Visby |
Sweden |
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| VV |
Vila Praia da Vitoria |
Portugal |
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| VX |
Vila Franca de Xira |
Portugal |
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| W |
Waterford |
Ireland |
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| WA |
Whitehaven |
England |
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| WACK |
Wackerballigau |
Germany |
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| WAN |
Wanneperveen |
Netherlands |
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| WAR |
Warder |
Netherlands |
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| WB |
Wijmbritseradeel |
Netherlands |
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| WD |
Wexford |
Ireland |
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| WDN |
Wijdenes |
Netherlands |
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| WES |
Westeraccumersiel |
Germany |
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| WF |
Werveshoof |
Netherlands |
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| WFD |
Wolfartskijk |
Netherlands |
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| WG |
Warberg |
Sweden |
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| WH |
Weymouth |
England |
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| WI |
Wisbech |
England |
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| WIL |
Wilhelmshaven |
Germany |
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| WIN |
Winkel |
Netherlands |
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| WIS |
Wischhaven Wismar |
Germany |
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| WK |
Wick |
Scotland |
Large harbour, but only a small number of boats based here. Boats attempting the narrow harbour entrance in rough weather can frighten the spectators as much as the crew. To see more fishing boats go about 50Km north to Scrabster (Thurso) - this is the ferry terminal for Orkney and a busy fishing port. (2003) |
| WK |
Workum |
Netherlands |
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| WL |
Westdongeradeel |
Netherlands |
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| WLA |
Wladyslowowo |
Poland |
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| WM |
Willemstad |
Netherlands |
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| WMD |
Wemeldinge |
Netherlands |
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| WMH |
Warmenhuizen |
Netherlands |
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| WN |
Wigtown |
Scotland |
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| WO |
Workington |
England |
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| WOE |
Woensdrecht |
Netherlands |
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| WON |
Wonseradeel |
Netherlands |
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| WR |
Wieringen |
Netherlands |
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| WRE |
Wremen |
Germany |
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| WRW |
Wieringerwaard |
Netherlands |
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| WS |
Wells |
England |
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| WSW |
Westerschouwen |
Netherlands |
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| WT |
Westport |
Ireland |
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| WU |
Wilsum |
Netherlands |
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| WULF |
Wulfen |
Germany |
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| WV |
Wildervank |
Netherlands |
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| WW |
Weststellingwerf |
Netherlands |
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| WY |
Whitby |
England |
Important fishing harbour with varied types of boats. Also a holiday resort - like its neighbour Scarborough, the town centre and harbour area can be congested in the summer (August 1998) |
| WYK |
Wyk auf Fohr |
Germany |
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| Y |
Youghal |
Ireland |
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| YD |
Ystad |
Sweden |
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| YE |
Yerseke |
Netherlands |
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| YE |
Isle D'Yeu |
France |
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| YH |
Yarmouth |
England |
alt. sp. Yaremouth |
| YT |
Yist |
Netherlands |
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| YM |
Ymuiden |
Netherlands |
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| Z |
Zeebrugge |
Belgium |
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| ZA |
Zaabdam |
Netherlands |
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| ZD |
Zuidwolde |
Netherlands |
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| ZE |
Zwolle |
Netherlands |
|
| ZIJ |
Zijpe |
Netherlands |
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| ZK |
Zoutkamp |
Netherlands |
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| ZL |
Zwaluwe |
Netherlands |
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| ZO |
Zoutelande |
Netherlands |
|
| ZS |
Zwartsluis |
Netherlands |
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| ZU |
Zuid Scharwoude |
Netherlands |
|
| ZV |
Zandvoort |
Netherlands |
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| ZVC |
Zalk en Veecaten |
Netherlands |
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| ZW |
Zwartewaal |
Netherlands |
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| ZZ |
Zierikzee |
Netherlands |
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| 5 |
Unknown |
Morocco |
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| 6 |
Casablanca |
Morocco |
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