Yanai Kō West Breakwater Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Yanai Kō West Breakwater Lighthouse
This red concrete post lighthouse stands 8.5 meters tall, with a focal height of 12 meters, and emits a red flash every 3 seconds. It is attached to a single-story concrete equipment shelter. Situated on a detached breakwater, the structure precisely marks the west entrance to Yanai harbor. The lighthouse has a geographic range of 11 nautical miles. While the breakwater site is accessible, the tower itself is closed to the public. The lighthouse is located 0.2 kilometers from the nearest port, Yanai.
Why it matters: This lighthouse is essential for maritime safety, specifically guiding ships through the west entrance of Yanai harbor. Its red flash provides a clear, unmistakable signal for vessels approaching the port, ensuring the smooth flow of local and commercial shipping traffic into and out of Yanai.
Light & Optic
- Flash Type
- Flashing
- Light Color
- Red
- Interval
- 3s
- Raw Code
- Fl R 3s
- Focal Height
- 12m
- Geographic Range
- 11NM
Location
- City
- Yanai
- Country
- 🇯🇵Japan
- Region
- Yamaguchi Prefecture
- Sea Region
- Located on a detached breakwater at the west entrance to Yanai harbor.
- Latitude
- 33.9540°
- Longitude
- 132.1351°
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Yanai(0.2 km)
- ARLHS No.
- JPN-1677
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 8.5m
- Tower Shape
- post
- Tower Color
- red
- Material
- concrete
Structure: An 8.5m red concrete post with a lantern, attached to a square 1-story concrete equipment shelter.
Visiting
- Open to public
- Site open, tower closed
Nearby Vessels
اعثر على منارة Yanai Kō West Breakwater على الخريطة البحرية المباشرة
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