Tō Wan Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Tō Wan Lighthouse
Also known as: Tō Wan (Kesennuma, Yoroi Saki)
Constructed in 1981, this 10-meter tall, round, cylindrical concrete tower originates from a single-story structure and is topped by a large square enclosure. Its focal plane sits at 28 meters above sea level. Located at the extremity of the eastern section of Kesennuma Bay, the structure functions as a navigation aid for vessels approaching the port of Kesennuma, situated 2.1 kilometers distant. The light emits white, red, or green illumination with a maximum visibility of 14.9 nautical miles. Its flash pattern is designated as F W R G, indicating continuous white, red, or green flashes based on bearing.
Why it matters: This light marks the eastern entrance to Kesennuma Bay, helping direct vessels toward the port with its specific colored light sectors.
Light & Optic
- Flash Type
- Fixed
- Light Color
- White/Red/Green
- Raw Code
- F W R G
- Focal Height
- 28m
- Geographic Range
- 14.9NM
Construction & History
- Year Built
- 1981
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Kesennuma(2.1 km)
- Admiralty No.
- M6567.4
- ARLHS No.
- JPN-254
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 10m
- Tower Shape
- cylindrical
- Material
- concrete
Structure: round cylindrical concrete tower, rising from one end of a 1-story building and supporting a large square room
Location
- City
- Kesennuma
- Country
- 🇯🇵Japan
- Region
- Miyagi Prefecture
- Sea Region
- Located at the head of the eastern arm of Kesennuma Wan, guiding ships toward the port.
- Latitude
- 38.8930°
- Longitude
- 141.6272°
Nearby Vessels
Tō Wan 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.