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Mie Outer Breakwater West End Lighthouse

Fl Red 3s🇯🇵Nagasaki, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Mie Outer Breakwater West End Lighthouse

This cylindrical concrete lighthouse, standing 9.5 meters tall, was built and first lit in 1988. Its red structure is attached to a small equipment shelter and flares at the top. The focal height of the light is 16 meters above sea level. It emits a single red flash every three seconds, with a geographic range of 12.2 nautical miles. Located in Nagasaki Prefecture, it marks the west end of Mie harbor's detached breakwater.

Why it matters: This lighthouse warns vessels of the western end of the detached breakwater protecting Mie harbor, helping to prevent collisions with the structure.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Red 3s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Red
Interval
3s
Raw Code
Fl R 3s
Focal Height
16m
Geographic Range
12.2NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1988

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
9.5m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
red
Material
concrete

Structure: round concrete tower, flared at the top, attached to a small equipment shelter

Location

City
Nagasaki
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Nagasaki Prefecture
Sea Region
Mie harbor, marking the west end of its detached breakwater
Latitude
32.8130°
Longitude
129.7570°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Nagayo(5.8 km)
Admiralty No.
M5202
NGA No.
11834
ARLHS No.
JPN-812
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Mie Outer Breakwater West End Lighthouse at night?+
Mie Outer Breakwater West End 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 Mie Outer Breakwater West End Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Mie Outer Breakwater West End Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Nagayo at 5.9 NM to the ENE. Other ports served include Koguchi (6.7 NM NNE), Nagasaki (6.8 NM SE), Aikawa, Nagasaki (7.4 NM SE), Furue, Nagasaki (7.4 NM SE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Mie Outer Breakwater West End Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Mie Outer Breakwater West 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 West End Lighthouse?+
Mie Outer Breakwater West 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 West End Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Mie Outer Breakwater West 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.