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Hashidate Kō West Breakwater Lighthouse

Fl R 4s🇯🇵Ishikawa, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Hashidate Kō West Breakwater Lighthouse

This concrete breakwater light is located in Ishikawa. It stands as a round tower, painted with alternating white and red bands, and features a balcony. The structure emits a red light with a characteristic of a single green flash every 3 seconds. Its focal height is 13 meters, providing a geographic range of 3 nautical miles.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl R 4s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Red
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
4s
Raw Code
Fl.G. period 3s
Focal Height
13m
Geographic Range
3NM

Location

City
Ishikawa
Country
🇯🇵JP
Latitude
36.3582°
Longitude
136.3136°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Shape
round
Tower Color
white and red
Material
concrete

Structure: White tower, red banded, balcony. W. 147°-029°

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
M7237.4
NGA No.
2728
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Hashidate Kō West Breakwater Lighthouse at night?+
Hashidate Kō West Breakwater displays the characteristic Fl R 4s — 1 red flash every 4 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 red color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Hashidate Kō West Breakwater Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Hashidate Kō West Breakwater Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Ataka at 6.1 NM to the NE. Other ports served include Fukui (12.8 NM SW), Takasu, Fukui (18.3 NM SSW), Ukui (18.3 NM SSW), Kanazawa (20.5 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Hashidate Kō West Breakwater Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Hashidate Kō West 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 Hashidate Kō West Breakwater Lighthouse?+
Hashidate Kō West 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 Hashidate Kō West Breakwater Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Hashidate Kō West 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.