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Gageodo Lighthouse

Fl White 15s🇰🇷Heuksan, KROperational

Location & Light Range

About Gageodo Lighthouse

Also known as: Gageodo (Soheuksando, Sohuksan Do)

The Gageodo Lighthouse, built in 1907, stands as a cylindrical concrete tower, 11 meters high, on the northwestern point of Gageodo island. Its focal height reaches 84 meters above sea level. The structure includes a lantern and gallery, painted white. From this location, about 100 km west southwest of Jindo, it emits a white light with a characteristic of one flash every 15 seconds. The lighthouse is situated approximately 75 km from the nearest port at Daebul/Yeongam-gun.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is essential for vessels navigating the waters west of the Korean peninsula, marking the northwestern extremity of Gageodo island.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 15s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
15s
Raw Code
Fl W 15s
Focal Height
84m
Geographic Range
23.1NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1907

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Daebul/Yeongam-gun(75.3 km)
Admiralty No.
M4227
NGA No.
17708

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
11m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white
Material
concrete

Structure: round cylindrical concrete tower with lantern and gallery

Location

City
Heuksan
Country
🇰🇷South Korea
Region
South Jeolla
Sea Region
northwestern point of Gageodo island, about 100 km west southwest of Jindo
Latitude
34.0946°
Longitude
125.0994°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Gageodo Lighthouse at night?+
Gageodo displays the characteristic Fl White 15s. 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 Gageodo Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Gageodo Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 3 nearby ports. The closest is Gageohyangri at 1.9 NM to the SSW. Other ports served include Hongdo (33.6 NM N), Daeheuksando (39 NM NNE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Gageodo Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Gageodo 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 Gageodo Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Gageodo 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.