Admiralty Chart 2649 – Western Approaches to the English Channel
Official UKHO small-scale navigation chart for offshore passage planning into and out of the English Channel
- Official UK Admiralty paper chart produced by the UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO)
- Chart number: 2649
- Covers the Western Approaches to the English Channel, including major shipping routes
- Small-scale chart suitable for offshore and passage planning navigation
- Shows depths, seabed information, traffic separation schemes, lights, and navigational marks
- Designed for professional and leisure marine navigation
- Supplied as a folded paper chart unless otherwise stated
- Updated to the latest published Admiralty edition at time of supply
Admiralty Chart 2649 provides essential coverage of the Western Approaches to the English Channel, making it a key planning chart for vessels transiting between the Atlantic and Northern European waters. Widely used by commercial operators, sailing yachts, and offshore cruisers, this marine-rated chart supports safe route planning in one of the busiest sea areas serving Ireland and the UK. Clear hydrographic detail, recognised Admiralty symbology, and international compliance make it suitable for professional navigation and recreational sailing in Irish coastal and offshore conditions. Ideal as a primary planning chart or as part of a full Admiralty folio, it supports safe decision-making when sailing in Ireland and adjacent waters.
