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Varna East Breakwater Spur Lighthouse

Fl Green 4s🇧🇬Varna, BGOperational

Location & Light Range

About Varna East Breakwater Spur Lighthouse

Constructed in 1903, this cast iron lighthouse stands 6 meters tall with a focal height of 10 meters. Its cylindrical white tower features a black lantern dome. The lighthouse marks the entrance to Varna's inner harbor, situated on a short spur extending west from the main eastern breakwater. It emits a green light, flashing once every 4 seconds. This structure is located 0.8 kilometers from the nearest port, Varna, and its site is open to the public, though the tower remains closed.

Why it matters: This lighthouse, alongside the South Breakwater Light, is essential for guiding maritime traffic through the breakwater entrance into Varna's inner harbor. Its prefabricated French tourelle design reflects a common architectural style for navigational aids of the early 20th century.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Green 4s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Green
Interval
4s
Raw Code
Fl G 4s
Focal Height
10m
Geographic Range
10.4NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1903

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
6m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white, lantern dome black
Material
cast iron

Structure: round cylindrical cast iron tower with lantern and gallery

Location

City
Varna
Country
🇧🇬Bulgaria
Region
Varna
Sea Region
Located on a short westward spur off the east (main) breakwater at Varna, marking (with the South Breakwater Light) the entrance to Varna's inner harbor.
Latitude
43.1913°
Longitude
27.9206°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Varna(0.8 km)
Admiralty No.
N5005
NGA No.
17633
ARLHS No.
BUL-023
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Varna East Breakwater Spur Lighthouse at night?+
Varna East Breakwater Spur 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 Varna East Breakwater Spur Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Varna East Breakwater Spur Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Varna at 0.5 NM to the WNW. Other ports served include Ignatievo (7.6 NM WNW), Varna-Zapad (11.9 NM W), Balchik (16.4 NM NE), KAVARNA (23.1 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Varna East Breakwater Spur Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Varna East Breakwater Spur 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 Varna East Breakwater Spur Lighthouse?+
Varna East Breakwater Spur 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 Varna East Breakwater Spur Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Varna East Breakwater Spur 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.