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Mie Outer Breakwater East End Lighthouse

Fl Green 3s🇯🇵Nagasaki, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Mie Outer Breakwater East End Lighthouse

This cylindrical concrete tower, painted white, stands 7.5 meters tall and emits a green light. Its focal height reaches 17 meters above sea level, providing a geographic range of 12.4 nautical miles. The structure is described as a round, bottle-shaped concrete tower. The lighthouse is located in Nagasaki Prefecture, marking the east end of Mie harbor's detached breakwater. The site is open to visitors arriving by boat, but the tower itself is closed to the public.

Why it matters: This lighthouse marks the eastern extremity of Mie harbor's detached breakwater, guiding vessels into the port. Its green light is a critical navigational aid for commercial shipping and local fishing boats, ensuring safe passage.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Green 3s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Green
Interval
3s
Raw Code
Fl G 3s
Focal Height
17m
Geographic Range
12.4NM

Location

City
Nagasaki
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Nagasaki Prefecture
Sea Region
Mie harbor, marking the east end of its detached breakwater.
Latitude
32.8080°
Longitude
129.7678°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Nagayo(5.4 km)
Admiralty No.
M5202.3
NGA No.
11835
USCG No.
JCG-6327.4

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
7.5m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white
Material
concrete

Structure: round bottle-shaped concrete tower

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

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Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Mie Outer Breakwater East End Lighthouse at night?+
Mie Outer Breakwater East End displays the characteristic Fl Green 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 green color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Mie Outer Breakwater East End Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Mie Outer Breakwater East End Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Nagayo at 5.5 NM to the ENE. Other ports served include Nagasaki (6.2 NM SE), Koguchi (6.8 NM NNE), Aikawa, Nagasaki (6.9 NM SE), Furue, Nagasaki (6.9 NM SE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Mie Outer Breakwater East End Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Mie Outer Breakwater East End 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 Mie Outer Breakwater East End Lighthouse?+
Mie Outer Breakwater East End 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 Mie Outer Breakwater East End Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Mie Outer Breakwater East End 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.