Anheung Hang (Inner Port) West Breakwater Lighthouse

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Location & Light Range

About Anheung Hang (Inner Port) West Breakwater Lighthouse

A 13-meter-high, round cylindrical concrete tower, painted green, is situated on the west breakwater of Anheung Hang, an inner port within South Korea's South Chungcheong region. This marker is located about 15 kilometers from Taean-gun, the closest port.

Why it matters: This lighthouse serves as a navigation aid for fishing vessels and other small craft entering and leaving Anheung's inner port, indicating the western boundary of the primary channel.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
13m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
green
Material
concrete

Structure: round cylindrical concrete tower, painted green

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Taean-gun(15.0 km)
Admiralty No.
M4154.6.

Location

Country
🇰🇷South Korea
Region
South Chungcheong
Sea Region
Anheung Hang (Inner Port) West Breakwater
Latitude
36.6778°
Longitude
126.1532°

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does Anheung Hang (Inner Port) West Breakwater Lighthouse guide vessels into?

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Anheung Hang (Inner Port) West Breakwater Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Taean-gun at 15 NM to the NNE. Other ports served include Boryeong (22.9 NM SE), Daesan/Seosan (23.1 NM NNE), Daecheon (27.4 NM SE), DANGJIN (28.8 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.

Is Anheung Hang (Inner Port) West Breakwater Lighthouse still active and maintained?

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Yes, Anheung Hang (Inner Port) West 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.

How can I track vessels near Anheung Hang (Inner Port) West Breakwater Lighthouse?

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What is the Anheung Hang (Inner Port) West Breakwater lighthouse used for?

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It is a fixed navigational aid on the coast at , South Korea. Mariners identify it by its light characteristic — the pattern, colour and timing of its flashes — which is unique among the lights in its area, so a bearing on it fixes a vessel’s position without instruments.