Sawaki Kō Breakwater Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Sawaki Kō Breakwater Lighthouse
A round, cylindrical concrete tower painted white, this lighthouse was established in 1966 at the north end of Sawaki's main breakwater. Standing 10 meters tall with its light at 12 meters above sea level, it emits a green flash every 4 seconds. The structure offers a geographic range of 11 nautical miles. It is located about 8 kilometers southeast of Ōmu on Hokkaido Prefecture. The lighthouse guides vessels navigating into and out of the port of Sawaki.
Why it matters: This lighthouse is essential for marking the breakwater's northern limit, ensuring safe entry and exit for vessels utilizing Sawaki's port and supporting the local fishing fleet.
Light & Optic
- Flash Type
- Flashing
- Light Color
- Green
- Interval
- 4s
- Raw Code
- Fl G 4s
- Focal Height
- 12m
- Geographic Range
- 11NM
Construction & History
- Year Built
- 1966
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Omu(5.5 km)
- Admiralty No.
- M6890
- NGA No.
- 244
- ARLHS No.
- JPN-964
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 10m
- Tower Shape
- cylindrical
- Tower Color
- white
- Material
- concrete
Structure: round cylindrical concrete tower with lantern and gallery, painted white
Location
- City
- Oumu
- Country
- 🇯🇵Japan
- Region
- Hokkaido Prefecture
- Sea Region
- Located on the north end of the main breakwater of Sawaki, about 8 km (5 mi) southeast of Ōmu.
- Latitude
- 44.5243°
- Longitude
- 143.0607°
Nearby Vessels
اعثر على منارة Sawaki Kō Breakwater على الخريطة البحرية المباشرة
خطّط رحلاتك قرب Japan، وشاهد السفن المجاورة في الوقت الفعلي، واستكشف أكثر من 14,900 معلَم ملاحي في التطبيق.