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Zonguldak West Breakwater Lighthouse

Fl G 5s🇹🇷Northern Turkey, TROperational

Location & Light Range

About Zonguldak West Breakwater Lighthouse

This operational lighthouse is a metal framework tower standing 16 meters tall. It features green banding on the tower, which sits atop a white concrete base. The structure is made of concrete. It emits a green flashing light, visible for 10 nautical miles.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl G 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Green
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Fl
Focal Height
16m
Geographic Range
10NM

Location

City
Northern Turkey
Country
🇹🇷TR
Latitude
41.4571°
Longitude
31.7810°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
16m
Tower Color
green
Material
concrete

Structure: Metal framework tower, green banded, white concrete base; 33. AIS (MMSI No 992711027)

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
N5823.6
NGA No.
19620
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Zonguldak West Breakwater Lighthouse at night?+
Zonguldak West Breakwater displays the characteristic Fl G 5s — 1 green flash every 5 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 green color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Zonguldak West Breakwater Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Zonguldak West Breakwater Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Zonguldak at 0.1 NM to the E. Other ports served include Eregli (20 NM WSW), ALAPLI (23.7 NM SW), BARTIN (24.6 NM ENE), Çamalti (29.4 NM ENE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Zonguldak West Breakwater Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Zonguldak West Breakwater 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 Zonguldak West Breakwater Lighthouse?+
Zonguldak West Breakwater 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 Zonguldak West Breakwater Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Zonguldak West Breakwater 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.