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Mys Shipunskyy Lighthouse

Fl White 6s🇷🇺RUOperational

Location & Light Range

About Mys Shipunskyy Lighthouse

A square masonry tower, standing 12 meters tall, was built at Mys Shipunskyy in 1964. It is painted with red and white horizontal bands and is attached to a single-story keeper's house. The lighthouse emits a white flash on a 6-second cycle. Its focal height is 249 meters, providing a geographic range of 37.1 nautical miles. The nearest port is Petropavlovsk, located approximately 51 kilometers away.

Why it matters: This lighthouse provides a warning to vessels navigating the waters east of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, marking the cape it occupies with its high focal plane and extensive range.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 6s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
6s
Raw Code
Fl W 6s
Focal Height
249m
Geographic Range
37.1NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1964

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Petropavlovsk(50.8 km)
Admiralty No.
M8096
NGA No.
15440
ARLHS No.
ASR-061

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
12m
Tower Shape
square

Structure: square masonry tower, painted with red and white horizontal bands, attached to a 1-story keeper's house

Location

Country
🇷🇺RU
Latitude
53.1013°
Longitude
160.0302°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Mys Shipunskyy Lighthouse at night?+
Mys Shipunskyy displays the characteristic Fl White 6s. 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.
Is Mys Shipunskyy Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Mys Shipunskyy 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 Mys Shipunskyy Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Mys Shipunskyy 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.