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Yelagina Lighthouse

Fl White 6s🇷🇺RUOperational

Location & Light Range

About Yelagina Lighthouse

Also known as: Yelagina (Mys Yelagina, Ostrov Askold)

The Yelagina Lighthouse is a white cylindrical masonry tower with a red lantern and gallery, standing 8 meters tall and situated 113 meters above sea level. It is located on the southern tip of Ostrov Askol'd in Russia's Primorsky Krai. The current structure was erected in 1976, replacing an earlier lighthouse. The light emits a single white flash every 6 seconds and has a geographic range of 26.2 nautical miles. The lighthouse is attached to a keeper's house constructed from masonry. Its predecessor marked the first lighthouse established on Russia's Pacific Coast.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is historically significant as its original light was the first established on Russia's Pacific Coast, contributing to the region's maritime development.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 6s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
6s
Raw Code
Fl W 6s
Focal Height
113m
Geographic Range
26.2NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1976
First Lit
1881

Significant events: first lighthouse built on Russia's Pacific Coast

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Fokino(12.5 km)
ARLHS No.
ASR-075

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
8m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white, lantern red
Material
masonry

Structure: octagonal cylindrical masonry tower with lantern and gallery, attached to the seaward side of a ramshackle masonry keeper's house

Location

Country
🇷🇺Russia
Region
Primorsky Krai
Sea Region
south point of Ostrov Askol'd
Latitude
42.7307°
Longitude
132.3421°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Yelagina Lighthouse at night?+
Yelagina displays the characteristic Fl White 6s. 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 Yelagina Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Yelagina Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is FOKINO at 12.5 NM to the NNE. Other ports served include Bolshoy Kamen (23.6 NM N), Nakhodka (25.6 NM E), Vladivostok (28.9 NM NW), Kozmino Port (29.8 NM E). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Yelagina Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Yelagina 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.
How can I track vessels near Yelagina Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Yelagina 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.