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Çam Burnu Lighthouse

Fl White 10s🇹🇷Perşembe, TROperational

Location & Light Range

About Çam Burnu Lighthouse

Also known as: Çam Burnu (Vona-Ordu)

Çam Burnu Lighthouse, a cylindrical masonry tower standing 6 meters tall, was constructed and first lit in 1880. Painted white, it features a lantern and gallery, with its focal height reaching 39 meters. This structure served as a navigational aid, with a geographic range of 16.9 nautical miles and a white light that flashed once every 10 seconds. A new light was installed between 2011 and 2015, and the original lighthouse is now abandoned and in poor condition. The site remains open to the public, though the tower itself is closed.

Why it matters: The lighthouse marks Çam Burnu, a significant cape along the Turkish Black Sea coast, guiding vessels navigating between Perşembe and Ordu.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 10s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
10s
Raw Code
Fl W 10s
Focal Height
39m
Geographic Range
16.9NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1880

Significant events: new light added between 2011 and 2015, abandoned lighthouse in poor condition

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
6m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white
Material
masonry

Structure: round cylindrical masonry tower with lantern and gallery, painted white

Location

City
Perşembe
Country
🇹🇷Turkey
Region
Ordu
Sea Region
on a prominent cape 5 km north of Perşembe and 25 km northwest of Ordu, Turkey
Latitude
41.1160°
Longitude
37.7860°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Ordu(7.3 km)
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Çam Burnu Lighthouse at night?+
Çam Burnu displays the characteristic Fl White 10s. Each lighthouse has a unique flash pattern published in the List of Lights, allowing mariners to positively identify it and distinguish it from other navigation aids in the area. The white color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Çam Burnu Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Çam Burnu Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Ordu at 6.6 NM to the SSE. Other ports served include Fatsa (14.1 NM WSW), Ünye (20 NM W), Giresun (29.7 NM ESE), Tirebolu (47.4 NM E). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Çam Burnu Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Çam Burnu Lighthouse is currently operational. It is actively maintained and continues to emit its characteristic light signal for marine navigation. Most modern lighthouses are automated and monitored remotely by the national maritime authority.
How can I track vessels near Çam Burnu Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Çam Burnu Lighthouse in real time using MarineRadar. The platform shows live AIS positions of ships in the area, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page to open the live map centered on this lighthouse.