Ipswich Lock (Einfahrt Wet Dock, Orwell Quay Lock)
Lock · United Kingdom
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Ipswich Lock (Einfahrt Wet Dock, Orwell Quay Lock) is a lock (United Kingdom). Through the year: around the clock. Today: 00:00 to 23:59. Reachable on VHF channel 68.
Harbour info
Lock
Locking about 30 min
VHF 68 · Tel. +44 1473 213526
Location: 52° 02,79' N 001° 09,73' E
Locking times
Through the year: around the clock
| Day | Lockings |
|---|---|
| Sun 25/10 | 00:00 to 23:59 |
| Mon 26/10 | 00:00 to 23:59 |
| Tue 27/10 | 00:00 to 23:59 |
| Wed 28/10 | 00:00 to 23:59 |
| Thu 29/10 | 00:00 to 23:59 |
| Fri 30/10 | 00:00 to 23:59 |
| Sat 31/10 | 00:00 to 23:59 |
All times in local time (Europe/London).
Times: Harwich Haven Authority: Leisure Guide 2026 (Ipswich, Lock Control); Ipswich Beacon Marina: Lock FAQs, as of 2026-10-20
Notes
- Lock according to OpenStreetMap.
- Rund um die Uhr und bei allen Tidenständen für Boote bis 2 m Tiefgang.
- Lock Control 'Ipswich Lock' auf UKW 68 rufen: einlaufend beim Passieren der Orwell Bridge, auslaufend 15 min vorher bzw. vor dem Ablegen.
- Um Hochwasser zeitweise Freiflut; Ampeln beachten. Betreiber ABP kann Schleusungen einschränken, um den Dockpegel zu halten.
Harbours nearby
- Ipswich Wet Dock 1 km S
- Fox's Marina 1.4 km S
- Woolverstone Marina 4.2 km SE
- Tide Mill Yacht Harbour 11.4 km E
Frequently asked questions
Ipswich Lock (Einfahrt Wet Dock, Orwell Quay Lock): What are the locking times?
Through the year: around the clock. Today: 00:00 to 23:59.
Ipswich Lock (Einfahrt Wet Dock, Orwell Quay Lock): Which VHF channel?
Reachable on VHF channel 68.
Sources: OpenStreetMap way/23144247, Harwich Haven Authority: Leisure Guide 2026 (Ipswich, Lock Control), Ipswich Beacon Marina: Lock FAQs