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Tuzla Lighthouse

Fl (2) White 9.7s🇷🇴Tuzla, ROOperational

Location & Light Range

About Tuzla Lighthouse

Also known as: Tuzla (Capul Tuzla)

Constructed in 1900, Tuzla Lighthouse is Romania's oldest active lighthouse. The square pyramidal skeletal tower, built from cast iron, stands 44 meters tall and is painted with black and white horizontal bands. Its lantern emits a white flash every 9.7 seconds, visible for over 20 nautical miles. The lighthouse was prefabricated in France and assembled on site. It is situated on Capul Tuzla, about 4 km southeast of Eforie Sud, along the Black Sea coast.

Why it matters: The lighthouse marks Capul Tuzla, a significant navigational point on the Romanian Black Sea coast. Its prefabricated cast iron skeletal design also represents an important chapter in the region's maritime engineering history.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl (2) White 9.7s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
2 flashes
Interval
9.7s
Raw Code
Fl W 9.7s
Focal Height
62m
Geographic Range
20.4NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1900
Heritage Status
Romania's oldest active lighthouse; Possibly endangered due to erosion

Significant events: Bluff erosion reported; Plans to move lighthouse due to erosion; Bluff shored up in 2009

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Constanta(6.4 km)
ARLHS No.
ROM-009

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
44m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
with black and white horizontal bands
Material
cast iron

Structure: square pyramidal cast iron skeletal tower with lantern, gallery, and enclosed watch room

Location

City
Tuzla
Country
🇷🇴Romania
Region
Constanța
Sea Region
Capul (Cape) Tuzla, about 4 km southeast of Eforie Sud, Romania, on the Black Sea coast.
Latitude
43.9908°
Longitude
28.6664°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Tuzla Lighthouse at night?+
Tuzla displays the characteristic Fl (2) White 9.7s — 2 white flashes every 9.7 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 white color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Tuzla Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Tuzla Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Eforie Sud at 3.8 NM to the NNW. Other ports served include Agigea (7 NM NNW), Constanta (8.5 NM N), Mangalia (12.1 NM SSW), Luminita (15.7 NM N). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Tuzla Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Tuzla 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 Tuzla Lighthouse?+
Tuzla Lighthouse is located within the Mediterranean East-West corridor — a major trade route spanning the Mediterranean from Gibraltar to the Suez Canal. This makes it an important navigation reference for commercial shipping traffic in the region.
How can I track vessels near Tuzla Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Tuzla 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.