Shinmoji North Breakwater Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Shinmoji North Breakwater Lighthouse
Also known as: Sinmozi
This concrete lighthouse, standing 16 meters tall, is located on the North Breakwater at Shinmoji, Japan. The cylindrical white tower, which features a lantern and gallery, emits a green light that flashes every 5 seconds. Its focal height is 18 meters, providing a geographic range of 12.7 nautical miles. The lighthouse is situated 0.2 kilometers from the nearest port, Shinmonji. It serves as an active aid to navigation, guiding vessels into and out of the port.
Why it matters: This lighthouse is indispensable for maritime safety in Shinmoji, warning ships about the extent of the North Breakwater and guiding them into the harbor. Its distinct green flash helps prevent groundings or collisions with the breakwater, ensuring safe passage for local fishing fleets and commercial vessels.
Light & Optic
- Flash Type
- Flashing
- Light Color
- Green
- Interval
- 5s
- Raw Code
- Fl G 5s
- Focal Height
- 18m
- Geographic Range
- 12.7NM
Location
- City
- Kitakyushu
- Country
- 🇯🇵Japan
- Region
- Fukuoka Prefecture
- Sea Region
- Located on the North Breakwater of Shinmoji, Japan.
- Latitude
- 33.8730°
- Longitude
- 131.0101°
Nearby Vessels
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 16m
- Tower Shape
- cylindrical
- Tower Color
- white
- Material
- concrete
Structure: round concrete tower with lantern and gallery
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Shinmonji(0.2 km)
- Admiralty No.
- M4985
- NGA No.
- 9754
- ARLHS No.
- JPN-2023
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