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Sakarya Province Lighthouses Lighthouse

Fl White 3s🇹🇷Karasu, TROperational

Location & Light Range

About Sakarya Province Lighthouses Lighthouse

A barbell-shaped lighthouse constructed from brick stands at the eastern edge of the Sakarya River entrance. Built in 2020, this 9-meter-tall tower is painted white with a singular narrow black horizontal band. It emits a white flash every three seconds, visible for 10 nautical miles. The original skeletal tower was replaced around 2020. The site is accessible to the public, though the tower itself is closed.

Why it matters: This lighthouse aids navigation at the Sakarya River's mouth, a location supporting regional shipping and fishing activities.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 3s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
3s
Raw Code
Fl W 3s
Focal Height
9m
Geographic Range
10NM

Construction & History

Year Built
2020

Significant events: Original skeletal tower replaced around 2020

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
9m
Tower Shape
barbell-shaped
Tower Color
white with a narrow black horizontal band
Material
brick

Structure: barbell-shaped tower colored white with a narrow black horizontal band

Location

City
Karasu
Country
🇹🇷Turkey
Region
Sakarya
Sea Region
east side of the Sakarya River entrance
Latitude
41.1272°
Longitude
30.6496°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Karasu(1.2 km)
Admiralty No.
N5829.5
NGA No.
19660
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Sakarya Province Lighthouses Lighthouse at night?+
Sakarya Province Lighthouses displays the characteristic Fl White 3s. 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.
Which ports and harbors does Sakarya Province Lighthouses Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Sakarya Province Lighthouses Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Port of Karasu at 1.5 NM to the ESE. Other ports served include Karasu (7.1 NM ESE), Kefken (19.4 NM W), ALAPLI (33.6 NM E), Eregli (35.5 NM ENE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Sakarya Province Lighthouses Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Sakarya Province Lighthouses 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 Sakarya Province Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
Sakarya Province Lighthouses Lighthouse is located within the Mediterranean East-West corridor — a major trade route spanning the Mediterranean from Gibraltar to the Suez Canal. This makes it an important navigation reference for commercial shipping traffic in the region.
How can I track vessels near Sakarya Province Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Sakarya Province Lighthouses 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.