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Sacheon Inner Breakwater Lighthouse

🇰🇷Gangneung-si, KROperational

Location & Light Range

About Sacheon Inner Breakwater Lighthouse

Also known as: Sach'onjin

The Sacheon (Sach'onjin) Inner Breakwater Lighthouse, constructed in 2021, is a cylindrical concrete tower standing 10 meters tall. It features a lantern and gallery and is painted white. With a focal height of 12 meters, it provides a geographic range of 11 nautical miles. This modern structure guides vessels toward the inner harbor of Sacheon, a port within Gangneung-si. The lighthouse site is accessible to the public, though the tower itself is not open for entry.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is essential for the safe navigation of vessels entering and exiting Sacheon's inner harbor, helping to manage collision risks in a busy port area.

Light & Optic

Focal Height
12m
Geographic Range
11NM

Construction & History

Year Built
2021

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
10m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white
Material
concrete

Structure: round cylindrical concrete tower with lantern and gallery, painted white

Location

City
Gangneung-si
Country
🇰🇷South Korea
Region
Gangwon State
Latitude
37.8302°
Longitude
128.8780°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Okgye/Gangneung(14.5 km)
Admiralty No.
M4449.86.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does Sacheon Inner Breakwater Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Sacheon Inner Breakwater Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Jumunjin at 3.8 NM to the NNW. Other ports served include Okgye/Gangneung (15.1 NM SE), Mukho/Donghae (20.4 NM SSE), Tonghae (20.7 NM SSE), Bupyong/Incheon (23.2 NM SSE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Sacheon Inner Breakwater Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Sacheon Inner Breakwater 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 Sacheon Inner Breakwater Lighthouse?+
Sacheon Inner Breakwater 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 Sacheon Inner Breakwater Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Sacheon Inner Breakwater 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.