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Giresun Province Lighthouses Lighthouse

Fl White 15s🇹🇷Giresun, TROperational

Location & Light Range

About Giresun Province Lighthouses Lighthouse

First lit in 1863, this lighthouse stands 12 meters tall with a focal height of 111 meters. Its cylindrical concrete tower is painted white with a narrow black horizontal band. The structure, described as round and barbell-shaped, replaced an earlier skeletal tower. It emits a white light with one flash every 15 seconds. The lighthouse is located on a steep hillside overlooking the base of the Giresun breakwater, with a geographic range of 26 nautical miles. The site is open to the public, though the tower remains closed.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is important for guiding ships safely into and out of Giresun's harbor, and the light's distinctive flash helps mariners pinpoint the port entrance.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 15s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
15s
Raw Code
Fl W 15s
Focal Height
111m
Geographic Range
26NM

Construction & History

First Lit
1863

Significant events: Replaced a skeletal tower

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
12m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white with a narrow black horizontal band
Material
concrete

Structure: round barbell-shaped tower, painted white with a narrow black horizontal band

Location

City
Giresun
Country
🇹🇷Turkey
Region
Giresun
Sea Region
Located on a steep hillside overlooking the base of the breakwater of Giresun, Turkey.
Latitude
40.9226°
Longitude
38.3897°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Giresun(0.8 km)
Admiralty No.
N5790
NGA No.
19428
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Giresun Province Lighthouses Lighthouse at night?+
Giresun Province Lighthouses 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 Giresun Province Lighthouses Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Giresun Province Lighthouses Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Giresun at 0.2 NM to the SW. Other ports served include Tirebolu (20.3 NM ENE), Ordu (25 NM WNW), Görele (28.7 NM ENE), Vakfikebir (40.6 NM E). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Giresun Province Lighthouses Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Giresun Province 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.
How can I track vessels near Giresun Province Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Giresun Province 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.