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Sendai North Breakwater Head Lighthouse

Fl (2) R 6s🇯🇵Honshu-East Coast, JPInactive

Location & Light Range

About Sendai North Breakwater Head Lighthouse

The Sendai North Breakwater Head is a 16-meter red tower. Its focal height matches its structural height at 16 meters. This lighthouse exhibits a single red flash. It has a reported geographic range of 4 nautical miles.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl (2) R 6s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Red
Flash Count
2 flashes
Interval
6s
Raw Code
Fl
Focal Height
16m
Light Range
4NM (7.4 km)
Geographic Range
4NM

Location

City
Honshu-East Coast
Country
🇯🇵JP
Latitude
38.2700°
Longitude
141.0414°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
16m
Tower Color
red

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
M6521.2
NGA No.
4460
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Frequently Asked Questions

How far offshore can Sendai North Breakwater Head Lighthouse be seen?+
With a focal height of 16 meters and a nominal range of 4 nautical miles (approximately 7.4 km), Sendai North Breakwater Head is visible from well offshore under standard atmospheric conditions. Actual visibility depends on observer height, weather, and sea state. As a shorter-range light, it primarily serves nearshore and coastal traffic.
How do mariners identify Sendai North Breakwater Head Lighthouse at night?+
Sendai North Breakwater Head displays the characteristic Fl (2) R 6s — 2 red flashes every 6 seconds. 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 red color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Sendai North Breakwater Head Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Sendai North Breakwater Head Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Sendaishiogama at 1 NM to the WNW. Other ports served include Satoura (2.8 NM N), Sendai, Miyagi (2.9 NM N), Isozaki (6.4 NM NNE), Takami (9.5 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Sendai North Breakwater Head Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Sendai North Breakwater Head Lighthouse is currently listed as inactive. It may have been decommissioned, replaced by a different navigation aid, or temporarily taken out of service. Mariners should check the latest Notices to Mariners for current status.
What shipping routes pass near Sendai North Breakwater Head Lighthouse?+
Sendai North Breakwater Head 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 Sendai North Breakwater Head Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Sendai North Breakwater Head 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.