A warm welcome awaits all visitors to the HCA where we aim to make your stay a pleasing and pleasurable experience no matter what the duration.
The site is steeped in hundreds of years of maritime history and tradition, the HCA is situated in the old Fish Dock No1, originally completed in 1856.
The Lock chamber is free flow Approx. 2 Hrs either side of high water – please call ahead on VHF CH74. Here for more info.
Short term berthing or just passing visitor berths are available on our visitor’s pontoons at very competitive rates.
Please contact the duty Berth Master between the hours of 08.00hrs – 16.00hrs daily with your details.
HCA Berthmasters can be contacted on:
Office Tel: 01472 268424 Mobile Tel: 07454 292384
(The above Phone Numbers are for Office Working Time Hours Only)
Office Hours are 08.00 – 16.00, 7 days a week.
HCA FACILITIES
Gents and Ladies Shower & toilet blocks, Friendly and Relaxed bar and kitchen area, 35 tonne dedicated boat lift, Jet wash, Fresh water and electricity points, Laundry, Hard standing for 30 boats, Nearby rail and bus links, Diesel sales, Free WiFi, Use of computer for checking weather reports, Very close to town centre with Asda,Tesco & B&Q etc
Why not apply to become a Long Term Visitor (LTV) at the HCA Here
Some Historic Information on Grimsby
Grimsby’s development as a fishing port in the late 19th century was astounding. From the 1850s until 1891, its fleet expanded from 1 vessel to 800. The arrival of the railway in 1848 had much to do with the town’s success, making it easier to transport goods to and from the port.
Part of Grimsby’s huge fleet of sailing trawlers can be seen below in this historical ariel view, along with a few steam vessels. Although Grimsby was never a seaside resort, the neighbouring town of Cleethorpes attracted tourists from the East Midlands from the mid-19th century.
(Repro ID:G02570 © National Maritime Museum)
