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Sea of Okhotsk Lighthouses Lighthouse

Fl White 6s🇷🇺RUOperational

Location & Light Range

About Sea of Okhotsk Lighthouses Lighthouse

The lighthouse on Cape Mary was established in 1933 with an initial light on a pyramidal wood tower. The current structure, an octagonal stone tower with a lantern and gallery atop a square stone base, was built in 1961. Standing 18 meters tall, its white stone tower is topped with a red lantern. It emits a single white flash every 6 seconds. The site is accessible to visitors, though the tower itself remains closed. This station is located on the northeastern tip of Sakhalin Island.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is significant for maritime traffic navigating the Sea of Okhotsk and helps vessels avoid hazards around Cape Mary.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 6s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
6s
Raw Code
Fl W 6s

Construction & History

Year Built
1961
First Lit
1933

Significant events: station established 1933, original light on 11.5m pyramidal wood tower, current tower built 1961

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
18m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white, lantern red
Material
stone

Structure: octagonal stone tower with lantern and gallery, mounted on a square stone base

Location

Country
🇷🇺RU
Sea Region
northeastern tip of Sakhalin, Sea of Okhotsk, Cape Mary
Latitude
54.3098°
Longitude
142.2631°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Moskalvo(46.8 km)
ARLHS No.
ASR-130
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Sea of Okhotsk Lighthouses Lighthouse at night?+
Sea of Okhotsk Lighthouses displays the characteristic Fl White 6s. 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 Sea of Okhotsk Lighthouses Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Sea of Okhotsk Lighthouses Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 1 nearby port. The closest is Moskalvo at 46.8 NM to the S. Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Sea of Okhotsk Lighthouses Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Sea of Okhotsk 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.
How can I track vessels near Sea of Okhotsk Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Sea of Okhotsk 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.