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Şile Limanı Lighthouse

Fl Red 3s🇹🇷Şile, TROperational

Location & Light Range

About Şile Limanı Lighthouse

Also known as: Şile Limanı (North Mole)

This concrete lighthouse, standing 8 meters tall with its focal plane at 13 meters, marks the end of the main breakwater for Şile harbor. The cylindrical tower is painted white with a single red horizontal band. It emits a red flash every three seconds, visible for 11.3 nautical miles. An earlier light at this position was documented in 2013. The site is open to the public, though the tower itself is closed.

Why it matters: The lighthouse warns mariners of the breakwater's end, facilitating safe entry into Şile harbor. Its unique barbell shape also distinguishes the coastal landscape.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Red 3s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Red
Interval
3s
Raw Code
Fl R 3s
Focal Height
13m
Geographic Range
11.3NM

Construction & History

Significant events: Earlier light documented in 2013

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
8m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white with a red horizontal band
Material
concrete

Structure: round barbell-shaped concrete tower painted white with a red horizontal band

Location

City
Şile
Country
🇹🇷Turkey
Region
Istanbul
Sea Region
Located at the end of the north (main) breakwater of Şile harbor, Turkey.
Latitude
41.1787°
Longitude
29.6004°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Sile(0.1 km)
Admiralty No.
N5832.4
NGA No.
19684
ARLHS No.
TUR-046
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Şile Limanı Lighthouse at night?+
Şile Limanı displays the characteristic Fl Red 3s. 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 Şile Limanı Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Şile Limanı Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Sile at 0.2 NM to the E. Other ports served include Pasaköy (18 NM WSW), Hereke (24.1 NM S), Pendik (24.6 NM SW), Diliskelesi (24.9 NM S). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Şile Limanı Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Şile Limanı 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 Şile Limanı Lighthouse?+
Şile Limanı Lighthouse is located within the Mediterranean East-West corridor — a major trade route spanning the Mediterranean from Gibraltar to the Suez Canal. This makes it an important navigation reference for commercial shipping traffic in the region.
How can I track vessels near Şile Limanı Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Şile Limanı 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.