The Port of Penryn, a statutory Harbour Authority of approximately 100 acres (40 hectares), is located in the western part of the Fal Estuary. 

Penryn Harbour is a statutory Harbour Authority and located to the west of the Fal Estuary from Coastlines Wharf to Islington Wharf, it comprises approximately 100 acres and has Harbour Orders dated between 1870 and 1920.  The harbour has a working quay for fishing vessels, yacht marina and a number of boat repair yards, boatyards and specialist marine services. 

There are approximately 260 recreational tidal moorings and are two pontoons with allocated berths and space for visiting vessels.

History

As one of Cornwall’s oldest towns, it was once a flourishing seaport and grew to become one of the principal ports on the coast.  Sitting upon the head of its own river it was, before Falmouth, the major port of the south west of England and the harbour carried a fair amount of trade due to the natural expanses of deep water.  There was a tannery near the quay and hides were imported from the Americans, together with fruit, vegetables and coal

The development of Cornish tin and copper mining in the 17th Century resulted in many exports of tin being handled together with granite from the local quarries.  Indeed, Penryn became known as the “Granite Port” and large quantities of stone were shipped out for the construction of dockyards and other works both home and abroad.

The Port Authority was under the jurisdiction of Penryn Town Council and Harbour Orders dated between 1870 and 1920 enact most of the 1847 Harbours, Docks and Piers (Clauses) Act as well as bringing in some local legislation.

Recreational 

Moorings

Penryn Harbour has 260 year-round tidal moorings mainly for vessels up to 9m and 150 beach berths.  There is currently a waiting list, click here for application form, please complete the application form return as directed on the form. 

Dinghy Park Spaces

There are storage spaces for dinghies and canoe/kayaks at the entrance to Church Beach

Pontoons

Penryn has Exchequer Quay and Ponsharden Pontoon, there is a six-monthly, monthly or daily rate.  

Launching and Lifting

Launching and lifting off Exchequer Quay can be arranged by contacting the Cornwall Harbour Office, you will need to provide your contact details, the date and time of the launch/lift, along with the name of the company that you have arranged this with.   A member of Cornwall Council’s Maritime Section will then make sure the area is clear at that time. 

Parking

There is a small pay and display car park on the quay

Commercial

Moorings for fishing vessels

There are a few of moorings allocated to small fishing vessel operators, there is currently a waiting list  

Storage 

Penryn Quay has a compound for the storage of nets and other equipment 

Commercial Operations

Exchequer Quay Penryn is available for loading ship stores subject to confirmation with the Cornwall Harbour Office. Vessels up to 40 metres can be moored alongside.

Moorings for fishing vessels

There are a few moorings allocated to the operators of bona fide fishing vessels in order for them to undertake their work. In addition, Penryn Quay serves as a useful base for some fishing boats. Penryn Quay has a compound for the storage of nets and other equipment and net bins have been purchased by the Harbour Authority for fishermen to use.

Commercial 

Exchequer Quay Penryn is available for loading ship stores or other commercial equipment subject to confirmation with Cornwall Harbour Office.