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Egawa East Breakwater Lighthouse

Iso Red 4s🇯🇵Tanabe, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Egawa East Breakwater Lighthouse

Established in 1968, this lighthouse marks the eastern entrance to Egawa harbor. The structure is a 9-meter square concrete post, covered with red tiles and attached to a 1-story concrete equipment room. Its focal height is 13 meters, and it emits a red light with an isophase characteristic every 4 seconds. This light provides a geographic range of 11.3 nautical miles. The lighthouse is situated at the end of the east breakwater, 0.4 kilometers from the nearest port in Tanabe.

Why it matters: This light is important for the safe passage of vessels entering and departing Egawa harbor, warning them of the eastern extent of the breakwater.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Iso Red 4s
Flash Type
Isophase
Light Color
Red
Interval
4s
Raw Code
Iso R 4s
Focal Height
13m
Geographic Range
11.3NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1968

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Tanabe(0.4 km)
Admiralty No.
M5980.4
ARLHS No.
JPN-1975

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
9m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
red tiles
Material
concrete

Structure: A 9m square concrete post, attached to a square 1-story concrete equipment room, and covered with red tiles.

Location

City
Tanabe
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Wakayama Prefecture
Sea Region
Located at the end of the east breakwater of the Egawa harbor, on the west side of Tanabe.
Latitude
33.7267°
Longitude
135.3621°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Egawa East Breakwater Lighthouse at night?+
Egawa East Breakwater displays the characteristic Iso Red 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 red color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Egawa East Breakwater Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Egawa East Breakwater Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Tanabe at 0.3 NM to the ENE. Other ports served include Mori (1.5 NM ESE), Inami (8.9 NM NW), SHIMOJI (12.6 NM SSE), Hidaka (13.7 NM NW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Egawa East Breakwater Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Egawa East 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 Egawa East Breakwater Lighthouse?+
Egawa East Breakwater 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 Egawa East Breakwater Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Egawa East 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.