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Amasra North Breakwater Lighthouse

Fl Green 6s🇹🇷Amasra, TROperational

Location & Light Range

About Amasra North Breakwater Lighthouse

This square concrete tower, standing 10 meters tall, was constructed in 2023 at the end of Amasra's north breakwater. It features a castellated gallery and is painted white with a green horizontal band. The light emits a green flash every 6 seconds, with a focal height of 14 meters. This structure replaced an earlier light that was first established in 1961. The tower's geographic range is 11.6 nautical miles. Visitors can access the site, but the tower itself is closed to the public.

Why it matters: The light is essential for guiding vessels into Amasra's port and warning them of the breakwater's end.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Green 6s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Green
Interval
6s
Raw Code
Fl G 6s
Focal Height
14m
Geographic Range
11.6NM

Construction & History

Year Built
2023
First Lit
1961

Significant events: Original light replaced in 2023

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
10m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white with a green horizontal band
Material
concrete

Structure: square concrete tower with a castellated gallery, painted white with a green horizontal band

Location

City
Amasra
Country
🇹🇷Turkey
Region
Bartın
Sea Region
Amasra, Turkey, at the end of the north breakwater
Latitude
41.7476°
Longitude
32.3982°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Amasra(0.2 km)
Admiralty No.
N5817.5
NGA No.
19584
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Amasra North Breakwater Lighthouse at night?+
Amasra North Breakwater displays the characteristic Fl Green 6s. 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 green color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Amasra North Breakwater Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Amasra North Breakwater Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Amasra at 0.2 NM to the WSW. Other ports served include Çamalti (5.9 NM S), BARTIN (8.1 NM WSW), Cide (27.6 NM ENE), Zonguldak (32.7 NM WSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Amasra North Breakwater Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Amasra North Breakwater 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.
What shipping routes pass near Amasra North Breakwater Lighthouse?+
Amasra North Breakwater Lighthouse is located within the Mediterranean East-West corridor — a major trade route spanning the Mediterranean from Gibraltar to the Suez Canal. This makes it an important navigation reference for commercial shipping traffic in the region.
How can I track vessels near Amasra North Breakwater Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Amasra North Breakwater 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.