Shimabara Breakwater Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Shimabara Breakwater Lighthouse
This red concrete post light was established in 1963, standing 8.5 meters tall with a focal height of 12 meters. It is situated at the end of the main breakwater for Shimabara's ferry harbor, guiding vessels into the port. The light emits a single red flash every 6 seconds and has a geographic range of 11 nautical miles. Its structure includes a 1-story concrete equipment room. This navigational aid is located in Shimabara, Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan.
Why it matters: The light is indispensable for the frequent ferry services operating between Shimabara and Kumamoto, providing a critical navigational aid for vessels entering and exiting the harbor. It warns mariners of the main breakwater's terminus, ensuring the safe flow of traffic within Ariake Bay.
Light & Optic
- Flash Type
- Flashing
- Light Color
- Red
- Flash Count
- 2 flashes
- Interval
- 6s
- Raw Code
- Fl R 6s
- Focal Height
- 12m
- Geographic Range
- 11NM
Construction & History
- Year Built
- 1963
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Shimabara(3.0 km)
- Admiralty No.
- M5181
- NGA No.
- 11580
- USCG No.
- JCG-6380
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 8.5m
- Tower Shape
- post
- Tower Color
- red
- Material
- concrete
Structure: A 8.5m red concrete post attached to a 1-story concrete equipment room.
Location
- City
- Shimabara
- Country
- 🇯🇵Japan
- Region
- Nagasaki Prefecture
- Sea Region
- Located at the end of the main breakwater of the ferry harbor in Shimabara; ferries sail from here to Kumamoto on the other side of Ariake Bay.
- Latitude
- 32.7647°
- Longitude
- 130.3744°
Nearby Vessels
اعثر على منارة Shimabara Breakwater على الخريطة البحرية المباشرة
خطّط رحلاتك قرب Japan، وشاهد السفن المجاورة في الوقت الفعلي، واستكشف أكثر من 14,900 معلَم ملاحي في التطبيق.