Port of Whitby

Port of Whitby
A black and white image looking upriver from Whitby Abbey. It shows the wide estuary harbour with many pleasure boats in the marina
Whitby Harbour looking upriver
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Location
CountryEngland
LocationWhitby, North Yorkshire
Coordinates54°29′06″N 0°36′43″W / 54.485°N 0.612°W / 54.485; -0.612
GB GridrefNZ899108
UN/LOCODEGB GWB
Details
Owned by
  • WHC (1702–1906)
  • WUDC (1906–1974)
  • SBC (1974–2023)
  • NYC (2023–)
Type of harbourRiver natural

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.

Commercial cargo ceased in the late 20th century, however, the port is still an important location for the landing of fish.