World Directory, Europe, United Kingdom, England, Dorset

Bridport is a market town in Dorset, England. Located near the coast at the western end of Chesil Beach at the confluence of the River Brit and its Asker and Simene tributaries, it originally thrived as a fishing port and rope-making centre (the hangman's rope being made at Bridport gave birth to the saying "stabbed with a Bridport dagger"). The port is no longer in existence although the harbour at West Bay is a mile away.

World Directory, Europe, Norway, Aust-Agder, Arendal

The island of Merdo, an island far from the coast facing the Skagerrak, was a major export port in the 17th and 18th centuries and now has a museum, a kiosk, and several beaches. There is regular boat service from Arendal to the island every day during the summer season.

World Directory, Europe, Norway, Finnmark, Finnmark

Gamvik is a municipality in Finnmark county, Norway. The administrative centre of the municipality is the village of Mehamn. The municipality of Gamvik was separated from Tana on 1 July 1913.

The municipality consists of the eastern half of the Nordkyn peninsula. Kinnarodden is the northernmost point of mainland Europe (The North Cape is on Magerøya island). Most people live in the village of Mehamn (about 700 inhabitants), which has an airport, Mehamn Airport, and is also a port of call of the hurtigruten coastal boats. Gamvik and Skjånes are two other villages in the county. The Slettnes lighthouse near the village of Gamvik is the northernmost lighthouse on the mainland of Europe.

World Directory, Australia, Australia, Western Australia, Pilbara

Karratha is a town adjoining the port of Dampier in the Pilbara region of Western Australia with ancient links, and boasts golf, tennis, lawn bowls, beautiful beaches or fishing and snorkeling around the islands of the Dampier Archipelago.

World Directory, Europe, United Kingdom, Wales, Anglesey

Holyhead is the largest town on the island of Anglesey as well as a community and a major Irish Sea port, serving Ireland.

World Directory, Europe, United Kingdom, Wales, Gwynedd

Caernarfon is a royal town, community and port in Gwynedd, Wales, on the eastern shore of the Menai Straits, opposite the Isle of Anglesey, and a wonderful tourist destination.

World Directory, North America, United States, Oregon, Tillamook County

Garibaldi is a quaint coastal town in Tillamook County, Oregon, USA with great fishing, kayaking and clamming opportunities

World Directory, Australia, Australia, Queensland, Gladstone Region

Gladstone is a city in the Gladstone Region, Queensland, Australia, home to Queensland's largest multi-commodity port, a natural deepwater harbour, and offers excellent boating, fishing, surfing and swimming on the beaches, islands and waterways.

World Directory, North America, United States, Texas, Cameron County

Brownsville is located in Cameron County on the southernmost tip of Texas, United States on the northern bank of the Rio Grande, and the port of Brownsville is a major economic hub for South Texas..

World Directory, Europe, United Kingdom, England, Essex

Harwich lies at the junction of two estuaries and is an international port and coastal town with medieval structures and attractions.