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Sanyang Town: Mireuk Island Southwest Coast Lighthouses Lighthouse

Fl White 5s🇰🇷Tongyeong-si, KROperational

Location & Light Range

About Sanyang Town: Mireuk Island Southwest Coast Lighthouses Lighthouse

This lighthouse stands 9 meters tall on Mireuk Island's southwest coast, approximately 4 kilometers southwest of Samdeok Hang. Its cylindrical concrete tower, painted black with a single red horizontal band, reaches a focal height of 45 meters. The light emits a white flash every 5 seconds, visible for nearly 18 nautical miles. The site is accessible to the public, but the tower itself remains closed. The nearest port is Tongyeong, located about 5 kilometers away.

Why it matters: This lighthouse marks the southwest coast of Mireuk Island, guiding vessels navigating the waters southwest of Samdeok Hang.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Fl W 5s
Focal Height
45m
Geographic Range
17.9NM

Location

City
Tongyeong-si
Country
🇰🇷South Korea
Region
South Gyeongsang
Sea Region
Mireuk Island Southwest Coast, about 4 km southwest of Samdeok Hang, South Korea
Latitude
34.7701°
Longitude
128.3669°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Tongyeong(5.0 km)
Admiralty No.
M4322.9
NGA No.
16884

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
9m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
black with one red horizontal band
Material
concrete

Structure: round strongly conical white concrete tower with double gallery

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Sanyang Town: Mireuk Island Southwest Coast Lighthouses Lighthouse at night?+
Sanyang Town: Mireuk Island Southwest Coast Lighthouses displays the characteristic Fl White 5s. 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 Sanyang Town: Mireuk Island Southwest Coast Lighthouses Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Sanyang Town: Mireuk Island Southwest Coast Lighthouses Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Junghwa at 0.8 NM to the N. Other ports served include Tongyeong (4.7 NM NNE), Anjeong (11 NM NNE), GOSEONG (11.1 NM N), Geoje (11.7 NM ENE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Sanyang Town: Mireuk Island Southwest Coast Lighthouses Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Sanyang Town: Mireuk Island Southwest Coast 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 Sanyang Town: Mireuk Island Southwest Coast Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
Sanyang Town: Mireuk Island Southwest Coast Lighthouses 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 Sanyang Town: Mireuk Island Southwest Coast Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Sanyang Town: Mireuk Island Southwest Coast 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.