Futae Kō Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Futae Kō Lighthouse
Also known as: Futae Kō (#2 Breakwater)
Built in 1944, this concrete post lighthouse stands 9.5 meters tall and is painted white. It is situated on a breakwater for Futae, a fishing port on the north coast of Shimo Shima in Amakusa. The structure includes a 1-story concrete equipment room. Its green light flashes once every 5 seconds, with a focal height of 14 meters. The lighthouse offers a geographic range of 11.6 nautical miles, guiding vessels into the port which is only 0.2 kilometers away.
Why it matters: This lighthouse is essential for the local fishing fleet navigating the busy Futae port, providing a critical green flash to mark one of the numerous breakwaters. Its light ensures safe entry and departure for vessels, particularly in the often-congested harbor environment.
Light & Optic
- Flash Type
- Flashing
- Light Color
- Green
- Interval
- 5s
- Raw Code
- Fl G 5s
- Focal Height
- 14m
- Geographic Range
- 11.6NM
Construction & History
- Year Built
- 1944
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Futae(0.2 km)
- Admiralty No.
- M5149.4
- NGA No.
- 11468
- ARLHS No.
- JPN-2090
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 9.5m
- Tower Shape
- post
- Tower Color
- white
- Material
- concrete
Structure: A 9.5m concrete post attached to a 1-story concrete equipment room, painted white.
Location
- City
- Amakusa
- Country
- 🇯🇵Japan
- Region
- Kumamoto Prefecture
- Sea Region
- Located on a breakwater of Futae, a fishing port on the north coast of Shimo Shima.
- Latitude
- 32.5456°
- Longitude
- 130.1335°
Nearby Vessels
اعثر على منارة Futae Kō على الخريطة البحرية المباشرة
خطّط رحلاتك قرب Japan، وشاهد السفن المجاورة في الوقت الفعلي، واستكشف أكثر من 14,900 معلَم ملاحي في التطبيق.