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Saganoseki Kō East Breakwater Lighthouse

Fl R 6s🇯🇵Eastern Kyūshū, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Saganoseki Kō East Breakwater Lighthouse

This metal lattice tower stands 66 meters tall and is painted white, with a white lantern room at its summit. The light emits a single red flash every 6 seconds. Its focal height reaches 11 meters above sea level. The structure guides vessels with a geographic range of 10 nautical miles. It is located in Eastern Kyūshū.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl R 6s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Red
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
6s
Raw Code
Fl.R. period 6s
Focal Height
11m
Geographic Range
10NM

Location

City
Eastern Kyūshū
Country
🇯🇵JP
Latitude
33.2437°
Longitude
131.8783°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
66m
Tower Shape
lantern
Tower Color
white
Material
metal

Structure: Lattice metal tower, white lantern; 66

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
M4944
NGA No.
9316
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Saganoseki Kō East Breakwater Lighthouse at night?+
Saganoseki Kō East Breakwater displays the characteristic Fl R 6s — 1 red flash every 6 seconds. 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 Saganoseki Kō East Breakwater Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Saganoseki Kō East Breakwater Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Saganoseki at 0.4 NM to the WNW. Other ports served include Usuki (7.8 NM SSW), Tsukumi (9.7 NM S), Oita (10.6 NM W), Misaki, Ehime (14.5 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Saganoseki Kō East Breakwater Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Saganoseki Kō East 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 Saganoseki Kō East Breakwater Lighthouse?+
Saganoseki Kō East 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 Saganoseki Kō East Breakwater Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Saganoseki Kō East 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.