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Wakimisaki Kō Outer Breakwater North End Lighthouse

F Green 5s🇯🇵Nagasaki, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Wakimisaki Kō Outer Breakwater North End Lighthouse

This concrete lighthouse, built in 1983, stands 9.5 meters tall and is painted white. It is located at the north end of the outer breakwater for Wakimisaki harbor. The structure includes a 1-story concrete equipment room. Its light emits a single green flash every 5 seconds, visible for 11.6 nautical miles. The lighthouse was relocated to its current position after the breakwater was extended. It is situated 0.2 kilometers from the nearest port.

Why it matters: This light marks the extended outer breakwater, essential for safe navigation into and out of Wakimisaki harbor.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F Green 5s
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
Green
Interval
5s
Raw Code
F.Fl G 5s
Focal Height
14m
Geographic Range
11.6NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1983

Significant events: breakwater extended and light relocated to new end point

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Wakimisaki(0.2 km)
Admiralty No.
M5188.3
NGA No.
11744

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
9.5m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white
Material
concrete

Structure: A 9.5m cylindrical concrete post with a 1-story concrete equipment room, painted white.

Location

City
Nagasaki
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Nagasaki Prefecture
Sea Region
north end of the outer breakwater of Wakimisaki harbor
Latitude
32.5795°
Longitude
129.7871°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Wakimisaki Kō Outer Breakwater North End Lighthouse at night?+
Wakimisaki Kō Outer Breakwater North End displays the characteristic F Green 5s. 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 Wakimisaki Kō Outer Breakwater North End Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Wakimisaki Kō Outer Breakwater North End Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Wakimisaki at 0.2 NM to the WNW. Other ports served include Kabashima (0.6 NM SSW), Aikawa, Nagasaki (8.8 NM NNE), Furue, Nagasaki (8.8 NM NNE), Furusato, Nagasaki (8.8 NM NNE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Wakimisaki Kō Outer Breakwater North End Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Wakimisaki Kō Outer Breakwater North 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 Wakimisaki Kō Outer Breakwater North End Lighthouse?+
Wakimisaki Kō Outer Breakwater North 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 Wakimisaki Kō Outer Breakwater North End Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Wakimisaki Kō Outer Breakwater North 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.