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East Coast Lighthouses Lighthouse

Fl (2) White 5s🇰🇷Yeosu-si, KROperational

Location & Light Range

About East Coast Lighthouses Lighthouse

This cylindrical concrete tower stands 7 meters tall, with its light positioned 13 meters above sea level. It is painted black and features a single red horizontal band. The lighthouse emits a white flash every 5 seconds, visible for 11.3 nautical miles. The structure is located on a shoal approximately 1.6 kilometers off the northeast coast of Dolsando, near Yeosu-si. While the site is open to the public, the tower itself is closed to visitors.

Why it matters: The lighthouse warns vessels of a shoal located about 1.6 km off the coast of Dolsando, a hazard for ships transiting this busy coastal area.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl (2) White 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
2 flashes
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Fl W 5s
Focal Height
13m
Geographic Range
11.3NM

Location

City
Yeosu-si
Country
🇰🇷South Korea
Region
South Jeolla
Sea Region
shoal about 1.6 km off the northeast coast of Dolsando
Latitude
34.7172°
Longitude
127.7977°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Yeosu(3.2 km)
Admiralty No.
M4309.4
NGA No.
17108
USCG No.
KR-2318

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
7m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
black with one red horizontal band
Material
concrete

Structure: round concrete tower painted black with one red horizontal band

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify East Coast Lighthouses Lighthouse at night?+
East Coast Lighthouses displays the characteristic Fl (2) White 5s — 2 white flashes every 5 seconds. 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 East Coast Lighthouses Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
East Coast Lighthouses Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Yeosu at 6.4 NM to the WNW. Other ports served include Samil (9 NM N), Gwangyang (10.8 NM NNW), Samcheonpo/Sacheon (18.5 NM NE), Junghwa (28.3 NM E). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is East Coast Lighthouses Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, East Coast Lighthouses 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 East Coast Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
East Coast Lighthouses 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 East Coast Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near East Coast Lighthouses 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.