Port of Whitby
The Port of Whitby is an ancient and historic seaport on the North Yorkshire coast of England. The port lies at the mouth of the River Esk, where it enters into the North Sea. A port has been in existence at Whitby since at least the 7th century, when it was used to bring in supplies for Whitby Abbey. The port is famous for being the port of origin for the sailings of Captain Cook, and some of the ships that he sailed on were also built in the harbour.
| Port of Whitby | |
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Whitby Harbour looking upriver | |
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| Country | England |
| Location | Whitby, North Yorkshire |
| Coordinates | 54.485°N 0.612°W |
| GB Gridref | NZ899108 |
| UN/LOCODE | GB GWB |
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| Type of harbour | River natural |
Commercial cargo ceased in the late 20th century, however, the port is still an important location for the landing of fish.
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