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Gamakseom (Gamagsom, Kkamakseom Lighthouse

Q (6) White 15s🇰🇷KROperational

Location & Light Range

About Gamakseom (Gamagsom, Kkamakseom Lighthouse

A cylindrical concrete tower, 11 meters tall, marks the Gamakseom shoal. The lighthouse features a unique color scheme with its upper half painted yellow and the lower half black. It emits a distinctive white light pattern of six quick flashes followed by one long flash. The site is accessible by boat, located about 800 meters west of the Maryang West Breakwater Light. While visitors can view the exterior, the tower itself is closed to the public. The light has a geographic range of 10.7 nautical miles.

Why it matters: This lighthouse marks a shoal approximately 800 meters west of the Maryang West Breakwater Light. Its specific flash characteristic aids in distinguishing it from other lights in the vicinity.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Q (6) White 15s
Flash Type
Quick
Light Color
White
Flash Count
6 flashes
Interval
15s
Raw Code
Q(6) W + L Fl W
Focal Height
11m
Geographic Range
10.7NM

Location

Country
🇰🇷South Korea
Region
South Jeolla
Sea Region
shoal about 800 m west of the Maryang West Breakwater Light
Latitude
34.4469°
Longitude
126.8122°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Wando(8.4 km)
Admiralty No.
M4281.8
NGA No.
17306

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
11m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
yellow and lower half black
Material
concrete

Structure: round concrete tower, upper half painted yellow and lower half black

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Gamakseom (Gamagsom, Kkamakseom Lighthouse at night?+
Gamakseom (Gamagsom, Kkamakseom displays the characteristic Q (6) White 15s — 6 white flashes every 15 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 Gamakseom (Gamagsom, Kkamakseom Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Gamakseom (Gamagsom, Kkamakseom Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Shinma at 2 NM to the ESE. Other ports served include Wando-gun (7.9 NM SSW), Hwahungpo (11.4 NM SW), Nokdongsin (16.4 NM ENE), Galdoo (17.1 NM WSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Gamakseom (Gamagsom, Kkamakseom Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Gamakseom (Gamagsom, Kkamakseom 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 Gamakseom (Gamagsom, Kkamakseom Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Gamakseom (Gamagsom, Kkamakseom 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.