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Sanghwado Lighthouse

White🇰🇷Yeosu-si, KROperational

Location & Light Range

About Sanghwado Lighthouse

This concrete tower stands 11 meters tall and emits a white light. It is cylindrical and painted black with a single red horizontal band. The lighthouse is positioned north of Sanghwado, an island located between Nangdo and Bargwado. This structure has a geographic range of 10.7 nautical miles. Its focal height reaches 10.97 meters above sea level.

Why it matters: The lighthouse warns mariners of a reef situated north of Sanghwado, an island between Nangdo and Bargwado.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
White
Light Color
White
Focal Height
10.9728m
Geographic Range
10.7NM

Location

City
Yeosu-si
Country
🇰🇷South Korea
Region
South Jeolla
Sea Region
a reef north of Sanghwado, an island midway between Nangdo and Bargwado
Latitude
34.6104°
Longitude
127.5951°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
11m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
black with one red horizontal band
Material
concrete

Structure: round cylindrical concrete tower painted black with one red horizontal band

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Yeosu(10.2 km)
Admiralty No.
M4305.58.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does Sanghwado Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Sanghwado Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Yeosu at 8.7 NM to the NNE. Other ports served include Gwangyang (17.6 NM NNE), Samil (18 NM NNE), Narodo (21.9 NM SW), Nokdongsin (23.5 NM WSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Sanghwado Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Sanghwado 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 Sanghwado Lighthouse?+
Sanghwado 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 Sanghwado Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Sanghwado 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.