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Dadaepo Detached Breakwater East End Lighthouse

Fl Green 4s🇰🇷Busan, KROperational

Location & Light Range

About Dadaepo Detached Breakwater East End Lighthouse

Built in 2016, this round concrete tower measures 10 meters in height and is painted white. The light source is situated 17 meters above sea level. It produces a green light with a characteristic of Fl G 4s, visible for 12.4 nautical miles. This structure is located on the eastern end of a detached breakwater near Busan, South Korea, at coordinates 35.0374129,128.9714233. The port of Busan is 5.4 kilometers distant.

Why it matters: This light marks the eastern limit of the detached breakwater, serving as a navigation aid for vessels approaching Dadaepo harbor.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Green 4s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Green
Interval
4s
Raw Code
Fl G 4s
Focal Height
17m
Geographic Range
12.4NM

Construction & History

Year Built
2016

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Busan(5.4 km)
Admiralty No.
M4354.53
NGA No.
16771.6

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
10m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white
Material
concrete

Structure: round concrete tower painted white

Location

City
Busan
Country
🇰🇷South Korea
Sea Region
Dadaepo harbor, marking the east end of a detached breakwater
Latitude
35.0374°
Longitude
128.9714°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Dadaepo Detached Breakwater East End Lighthouse at night?+
Dadaepo Detached Breakwater East End displays the characteristic Fl Green 4s. 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 Dadaepo Detached Breakwater East End Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Dadaepo Detached Breakwater East End Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Gamcheon/Busan at 3.1 NM to the NNE. Other ports served include Busan (5 NM NE), Busanjin-Gu (7.8 NM NNE), Busan New Port (8.6 NM WNW), South Busan (9.2 NM ENE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Dadaepo Detached Breakwater East End Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Dadaepo Detached Breakwater East End 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 Dadaepo Detached Breakwater East End Lighthouse?+
Dadaepo Detached Breakwater East End Lighthouse is located within the Japan / Korea shipping lane — a busy shipping corridor linking the major ports of Japan and South Korea. This makes it an important navigation reference for commercial shipping traffic in the region.
How can I track vessels near Dadaepo Detached Breakwater East End Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Dadaepo Detached Breakwater East End 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.