The Shipwreck s situated within Shotley Marina in Harwich Harbour, where the River Stour meets the River Orwell, and yet is only eight miles by road from the county town of Ipswich. The A12 and A14 provide quick access to the country’s network of motorways, London and the Midlands being reached in under 75 minutes.
By Foot Ferry
from Felixstowe, go to the Old Viewing area the ferry will moor on the shingle, from Harwich go to Halfpenny Pier where the ferry will moor up, on arrival at Shotley there is a purpose built pontoon that leads directly to The Shipwreck, See Shotley Foot Ferry leaflets for all details
Reaching Us By Boat
The approach to Shotley Marina is straightforward. From seaward, see Stanfords No.6 or Imray Y16 and follow the recommended yacht track. At the Shotley Spit south cardinal turn to port. The channel marker posts bear 272° M. The port hand post is yellow & black Q.F. White 5 secs. The starboard hand post is Green Gp. Fl.(4) 15 secs. At the channel marker posts the state of the art “Inogon” system will help guide you to the lock gates. The lock control tower constantly monitors channel 80 & 37(m).