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Kerempe Burnu Lighthouse

Fl White 20s🇹🇷Cide, TROperational

Location & Light Range

About Kerempe Burnu Lighthouse

Built in 1885, Kerempe Burnu Lighthouse is a white, cylindrical stone tower standing 8 meters tall. It is attached to a 1-story stone keeper's house. The lighthouse is situated on a mountainous cape, atop a cliff about 8 kilometers west of Doğanyurt and 250 meters from the shore. Its focal height reaches 82 meters, providing a geographic range of 22.9 nautical miles. The light emits a white flash every 20 seconds. Until 2006, keepers manually wound weights to operate the lens. The nearest port is Inebolu, 19.9 kilometers away.

Why it matters: The lighthouse is essential for safe passage around the Kerempe Burnu cape, a significant navigational hazard. Its depiction on a postage stamp underscores its cultural recognition.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 20s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
20s
Raw Code
Fl W 20s
Focal Height
82m
Geographic Range
22.9NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1885

Significant events: Keepers manually wound weights to turn the lens until 2006

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Inebolu(19.9 km)
Admiralty No.
N5816
NGA No.
19556
ARLHS No.
TUR-007

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
8m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white
Material
stone

Structure: round stone tower attached to the front of a 1-story stone keeper's house

Location

City
Cide
Country
🇹🇷Turkey
Region
Kastamonu
Sea Region
on a mountainous cape, at the top of a cliff about 250 m from the shore, located about 8 km west of Doğanyurt
Latitude
42.0169°
Longitude
33.3377°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Kerempe Burnu Lighthouse at night?+
Kerempe Burnu displays the characteristic Fl White 20s. 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 Kerempe Burnu Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Kerempe Burnu Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 4 nearby ports. The closest is Cide at 17.4 NM to the WSW. Other ports served include Inebolu (19.5 NM E), Amasra (45.2 NM WSW), Çamalti (48 NM WSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Kerempe Burnu Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Kerempe 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.
What shipping routes pass near Kerempe Burnu Lighthouse?+
Kerempe Burnu 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 Kerempe Burnu Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Kerempe 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.