Sōmachi Gyoko Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Sōmachi Gyoko Lighthouse
Also known as: Somati
A 13-meter red, cylindrical concrete tower constructed in 1995. The structure features a flared top and is connected to a modest equipment shelter. It projects a red light with a characteristic of Fl R 5s, with the light source situated 19 meters above sea level. The lighthouse's visibility extends to 12.9 nautical miles. It is situated at Sōmachi Fishing Port in Kikai, within Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan.
Why it matters: The Sōmachi lighthouse marks the entrance to Sōmachi Fishing Port, aiding vessels navigating the area.
Light & Optic
- Flash Type
- Flashing
- Light Color
- Red
- Interval
- 5s
- Raw Code
- Fl R 5s
- Focal Height
- 19m
- Geographic Range
- 12.9NM
Construction & History
- Year Built
- 1995
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Shitooke(1.8 km)
- Admiralty No.
- M4782.2
- NGA No.
- 13114
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 13m
- Tower Shape
- cylindrical
- Tower Color
- red
- Material
- concrete
Structure: round concrete tower with a flared top, attached to a small equipment shelter
Location
- City
- Kikai
- Country
- 🇯🇵Japan
- Region
- Kagoshima Prefecture
- Sea Region
- Sōmachi Fishing Port, Japan
- Latitude
- 28.3333°
- Longitude
- 130.0072°
Nearby Vessels
Sōmachi Gyoko Deniz Feneri'ni canlı deniz haritasında bulun
Japan yakınlarında sefer planlayın, yakındaki gemileri gerçek zamanlı görün ve uygulamada 14.900'den fazla seyir yardımcısını keşfedin.