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Samcheok Hang West Breakwater Lighthouse

Fl Green 4s🇰🇷Samcheok-si, KROperational

Location & Light Range

About Samcheok Hang West Breakwater Lighthouse

This cylindrical concrete tower, painted white, stands 10 meters tall and emits a green flashing light every 4 seconds. Its focal height reaches 14 meters above sea level, providing a geographic range of 11.6 nautical miles. The lighthouse is situated at the end of the west breakwater, marking the entrance to Samcheok harbor in Gangwon State, South Korea. It is located 0.1 kilometers from the nearest port of Samcheok-si.

Why it matters: This light serves to delineate the western side of the Samcheok harbor entrance, ensuring the safe navigation of commercial and fishing vessels.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Green 4s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Green
Interval
4s
Raw Code
Fl G 4s
Focal Height
14m
Geographic Range
11.6NM

Location

City
Samcheok-si
Country
🇰🇷South Korea
Region
Gangwon State
Sea Region
Samcheok harbor, at the end of the west breakwater
Latitude
37.4323°
Longitude
129.1938°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

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

Structure: round cylindrical concrete tower, painted white

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Samcheok(0.1 km)
Admiralty No.
M4436
NGA No.
16488
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Samcheok Hang West Breakwater Lighthouse at night?+
Samcheok Hang West Breakwater displays the characteristic Fl Green 4s. 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 green color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Samcheok Hang West Breakwater Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Samcheok Hang West Breakwater Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Samcheok at 0.2 NM to the NNW. Other ports served include Donghae (4.6 NM NW), Bupyong/Incheon (5 NM NW), Tonghae (7.5 NM NW), Mukho/Donghae (7.8 NM NNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Samcheok Hang West Breakwater Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Samcheok Hang West 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 Samcheok Hang West Breakwater Lighthouse?+
Samcheok Hang West 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 Samcheok Hang West Breakwater Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Samcheok Hang West 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.