Shiroko Kō Outer Breakwater North Head Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Shiroko Kō Outer Breakwater North Head Lighthouse
Also known as: Siroko
The Shiroko Kō Outer Breakwater North Head lighthouse, built in 1996, marks the northern extremity of the outer breakwater at Shiroko Port in Mie Prefecture, Japan. This active aid shows a single green flash every 3 seconds from a focal height of 13 meters. With a geographic range of 11.3 nautical miles, its light guides vessels entering or leaving the harbor. The structure is situated at the end of the breakwater, extending into the sea to protect the inner port. This modern light serves commercial and fishing craft navigating these waters.
Why it matters: This lighthouse defines the safe channel into Shiroko Port, directing vessels past the outer breakwater and ensuring the smooth flow of local commercial and fishing traffic.
Light & Optic
- Flash Type
- Flashing
- Light Color
- Green
- Interval
- 3s
- Raw Code
- Fl G 3s
- Focal Height
- 13m
- Geographic Range
- 11.3NM
Construction & History
- Year Built
- 1996
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Shiroko(0.0 km)
- Admiralty No.
- M6093.6
- NGA No.
- 6209
- ARLHS No.
- JPN-1853
Tower & Structure
- Tower Color
- white
Structure: The Shiroko (Siroko) Kō Outer Breakwater North Head lighthouse marks the very tip of the northern arm of the outer breakwater, defining the entrance to Shiroko Port in Japan. Since its construction in 1996, this active light has been an essential aid to navigation for all maritime traffic approaching or departing the harbor. Its green flash cuts through the coastal night, a clear signal for mariners navigating the waters around the port's entrance. The surrounding landscape is typical of a working port, with the breakwater extending into the sea, protecting the inner harbor from the open ocean's swells. While its story isn't filled with dramatic rescues or historic firsts, its consistent operation ensures the safe passage of fishing boats, cargo vessels, and other craft that rely on Shiroko Port for their livelihoods and operations. It represents the ongoing commitment to maritime safety in this busy coastal region, a modern fixture in the daily rhythm of the port. As a functional aid, it is not typically open for public visitation, but its light is a familiar and reassuring sight to those who work and live by the sea here.
Location
- City
- Suzuka
- Country
- 🇯🇵Japan
- Region
- Mie Prefecture
- Sea Region
- Located at the North Head of the Outer Breakwater of Shiroko (Siroko) Port in Japan.
- Latitude
- 34.8260°
- Longitude
- 136.5972°
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