Sendai North Breakwater Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Sendai North Breakwater Lighthouse
A 14-meter tall, cylindrical concrete tower, painted red, was first illuminated in 1972. Located on the north breakwater extending 3 km from Sendai, its light is positioned 16 meters above sea level. The structure displays a red light with a characteristic of one flash every 6 seconds, offering a range of 12.2 nautical miles. This tower, which includes a lantern and gallery, suffered damage from a tsunami in March 2011 and was non-operational for some years while repairs were completed. Access is restricted to watercraft, and the tower is not open for public visits.
Why it matters: This navigation aid marks the entry to Sendai harbor, offering a reference point for vessels approaching the breakwater. The regular red flash assists in safe navigation for ships entering and leaving the port.
Light & Optic
- Flash Type
- Flashing
- Light Color
- Red
- Flash Count
- 2 flashes
- Interval
- 6s
- Raw Code
- Fl R 6s
- Focal Height
- 16m
- Geographic Range
- 12.2NM
Construction & History
- Year Built
- 1972
Significant events: Damaged by tsunami in March 2011, out of service for several years
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Sendai(3.0 km)
- Admiralty No.
- M6521.2
- ARLHS No.
- JPN-2638
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 14m
- Tower Shape
- cylindrical
- Tower Color
- red
- Material
- concrete
Structure: round cylindrical concrete tower with lantern and gallery, painted red
Location
- City
- Sendai
- Country
- 🇯🇵Japan
- Region
- Miyagi Prefecture
- Sea Region
- Located at the end of the north outer breakwater, marking the entrance to the harbor of Sendai.
- Latitude
- 38.2668°
- Longitude
- 141.0434°
Nearby Vessels
اعثر على منارة Sendai North Breakwater على الخريطة البحرية المباشرة
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