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Lopatino (Lopatina, Mys Lopatina) {Kenushi Misaki} Lighthouse

Fl White 10s🇷🇺RUOperational

Location & Light Range

About Lopatino (Lopatina, Mys Lopatina) {Kenushi Misaki} Lighthouse

Constructed in 1919, Lopatino Lighthouse is an octagonal concrete tower, 17 meters in height, distinguished by black and white horizontal bands. Its light is positioned 67 meters above sea level, producing a white flash every 10 seconds, with a range of 21 nautical miles. The facility comprises an octagonal concrete tower with a lantern and gallery, connected to attached crew quarters. Situated in Russia's Sakhalin Oblast, the lighthouse is positioned 4.5 kilometers from Nevelsk, the closest port.

Why it matters: This light marks the Mys Lopatina headland and aids navigation in the Tatar Strait, a waterway connecting the Sea of Japan and the Sea of Okhotsk.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 10s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
10s
Raw Code
Fl W 10s
Focal Height
67m
Geographic Range
21NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1919

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Nevelsk(4.5 km)
Admiralty No.
M7788
NGA No.
0036
ARLHS No.
ASR-042

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
17m
Tower Shape
octagonal
Tower Color
with black and white horizontal bands
Material
concrete

Structure: octagonal concrete tower with lantern and gallery, attached to a crew quarters building

Location

Country
🇷🇺Russia
Region
Sakhalin Oblast
Latitude
46.5989°
Longitude
141.8134°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Lopatino (Lopatina, Mys Lopatina) {Kenushi Misaki} Lighthouse at night?+
Lopatino (Lopatina, Mys Lopatina) {Kenushi Misaki} 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 Lopatino (Lopatina, Mys Lopatina) {Kenushi Misaki} Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Lopatino (Lopatina, Mys Lopatina) {Kenushi Misaki} Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 4 nearby ports. The closest is Nevelsk at 5.1 NM to the NNE. Other ports served include Kholmsk (29.2 NM NNE), Korsakov (39.2 NM E), Prigorodnoye (45.1 NM E). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Lopatino (Lopatina, Mys Lopatina) {Kenushi Misaki} Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Lopatino (Lopatina, Mys Lopatina) {Kenushi Misaki} 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 Lopatino (Lopatina, Mys Lopatina) {Kenushi Misaki} Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Lopatino (Lopatina, Mys Lopatina) {Kenushi Misaki} 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.