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Işıklı Burnu Lighthouse

Fl White 10s🇹🇷Çarşıbaşı, TROperational

Location & Light Range

About Işıklı Burnu Lighthouse

Also known as: Yoroz

Built in 1886, the Işıklı (Yoroz) Burnu Lighthouse is a cylindrical stone tower standing 8 meters tall. Its white structure features a single narrow black horizontal band. The light is positioned 25 meters above sea level and emits a white flash every 10 seconds, visible for 14.3 nautical miles. This lighthouse rises directly from the front of a one-story keeper's house. It has been an active aid to navigation since its establishment.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is essential for mariners navigating the Yoroz Burnu cape, a significant headland on the Turkish coast. Its continuous operation since 1886 highlights its enduring role in guiding ships along important coastal shipping routes.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 10s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
10s
Raw Code
Fl W 10s
Focal Height
25m
Geographic Range
14.3NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1886

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Akcaabat(8.3 km)
ARLHS No.
TUR-010

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
8m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white with one narrow black horizontal band
Material
stone

Structure: round cylindrical stone tower, rising from the front of a 1-story keeper's house

Location

City
Çarşıbaşı
Country
🇹🇷Turkey
Region
Trabzon
Sea Region
Yoroz Burnu, a cape on the Turkish coast, likely on the Black Sea.
Latitude
41.1066°
Longitude
39.4187°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Işıklı Burnu Lighthouse at night?+
Işıklı Burnu displays the characteristic Fl White 10s. 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 Işıklı Burnu Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Işıklı Burnu Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Vakfikebir at 7.5 NM to the WSW. Other ports served include Akçaabat (8.3 NM SE), Trabzon (16 NM ESE), Görele (19.2 NM WSW), Tirebolu (27.6 NM WSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Işıklı Burnu Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Işıklı Burnu 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 Işıklı Burnu Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Işıklı Burnu 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.