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Sendai Outer Breakwater East End Lighthouse

Fl Green 4s🇯🇵Sendai, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Sendai Outer Breakwater East End Lighthouse

A cylindrical concrete tower, 13 meters tall, was built in 2001 to serve as the Sendai Outer Breakwater East End lighthouse. It stands 16 meters above sea level at the end of a detached breakwater that protects Sendai harbor. The structure displays a green flashing light every 4 seconds, visible for 12.2 nautical miles. Its location is 3.2 kilometers from Sendai port. The lighthouse is operational and has survived a significant tsunami.

Why it matters: This lighthouse marks the eastern limit of the detached breakwater, guiding vessels into Sendai harbor. Its survival during a major tsunami underscores its importance for maritime safety in the region.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Green 4s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Green
Interval
4s
Raw Code
Fl G 4s
Focal Height
16m
Geographic Range
12.2NM

Construction & History

Year Built
2001

Significant events: Survived tsunami

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Sendai(3.2 km)
Admiralty No.
M6521.05
NGA No.
4457.5

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
13m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white
Material
concrete

Structure: round cylindrical concrete tower

Location

City
Sendai
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Miyagi Prefecture
Sea Region
Located at the end of the detached breakwater protecting Sendai harbor.
Latitude
38.2628°
Longitude
141.0685°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Sendai Outer Breakwater East End Lighthouse at night?+
Sendai Outer Breakwater East End 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 Sendai Outer Breakwater East End Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Sendai Outer Breakwater East End Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Sendaishiogama at 2.4 NM to the WNW. Other ports served include Sendai, Miyagi (3.5 NM NNW), Satoura (3.6 NM NNW), Isozaki (6.6 NM N), Takami (8.9 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Sendai Outer Breakwater East End Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Sendai Outer Breakwater East End 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 Sendai Outer Breakwater East End Lighthouse?+
Sendai Outer Breakwater East End 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 Outer Breakwater East End Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Sendai Outer Breakwater East End 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.