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Nachal'nyy Lighthouse

Fl Red 7s🇷🇺RUOperational

Location & Light Range

About Nachal'nyy Lighthouse

Nachal'nyy Lighthouse is a square skeletal tower 6 meters tall, painted white with a red vertical stripe. It carries a daymark and emits a red flash every 7 seconds from a focal height of 94 meters. This focal height indicates the structure is likely situated on elevated terrain, providing a wide range of visibility. The lighthouse is located near Petropavlovsk, approximately 48.6 kilometers away. It is operational and provides a geographic range of 24.2 nautical miles.

Why it matters: The lighthouse warns vessels away from the tip of a sharp peninsula, a hazard in Morzhovaya Bay.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Red 7s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Red
Interval
7s
Raw Code
Fl R 7s
Focal Height
94m
Geographic Range
24.2NM

Location

Country
🇷🇺RU
Latitude
53.2456°
Longitude
159.9272°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
6m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white with a red vertical stripe

Structure: square skeletal tower carrying a daymark painted white with a red vertical stripe

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Petropavlovsk(48.6 km)
Admiralty No.
M8085.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Nachal'nyy Lighthouse at night?+
Nachal'nyy displays the characteristic Fl Red 7s. 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 Nachal'nyy Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Nachal'nyy Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 1 nearby port. The closest is Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy at 48.9 NM to the WSW. Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Nachal'nyy Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Nachal'nyy 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 Nachal'nyy Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Nachal'nyy 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.