Belkina Lighthouse

Also known as: Belkina (Mys Belkina, Cape Belkin, Cape Disappointment)

The Belkina Lighthouse, built in 1915, is an octagonal masonry tower standing 14 meters tall and painted white. It is situated on Cape Belkin, serving as the southern limit of the Tartar Gulf. The lighthouse emits a white light with an occulting characteristic, showing for 20 seconds, and has a focal height of 99 meters, providing a geographic range of 24.8 nautical miles. Located approximately 130 kilometers northeast of Terney and near Amgu, it guides vessels separating the mainland from Sakhalin Island. The nearest port is Svetlaya, about 51 kilometers away.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is critical for defining the southern entrance to the Tartar Gulf, a key shipping lane between the Russian mainland and Sakhalin Island.