Mugi Kō Old Harbor East Breakwater Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Mugi Kō Old Harbor East Breakwater Lighthouse
The Mugi Kō Old Harbor East Breakwater light is a 7-meter red concrete post. It is attached to a square, single-story concrete equipment shelter. This structure is located on the eastern breakwater of Mugi's old harbor, approximately 2.5 kilometers east of the modern port. The light emits a single white flash on a cycle of 18 seconds. It has a geographic range of 11.6 nautical miles. The site is open to the public, but the tower itself cannot be entered.
Why it matters: This light is essential for local mariners approaching the old harbor of Mugi, helping to define the safe passage into port.
Light & Optic
- Light Color
- Red
- Interval
- 6s
- Raw Code
- L.Fl.W
- Focal Height
- 14m
- Geographic Range
- 11.6NM
Location
- City
- Mugi
- Country
- 🇯🇵Japan
- Region
- Tokushima Prefecture
- Sea Region
- East breakwater of the port of Mugi, about 2.5 km east of the modern harbor.
- Latitude
- 33.6634°
- Longitude
- 134.4415°
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Mugi(1.0 km)
- Admiralty No.
- M5579.4
- NGA No.
- 10016
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 7m
- Tower Shape
- square
- Tower Color
- red
- Material
- concrete
Structure: A 7m red concrete post attached to a square 1-story concrete equipment shelter.
Visiting
- Open to public
- Site open, tower closed
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