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Sinko Lighthouse

6MF2+PJ Naha, Okinawa, Japan

Name and Location

Sinko Lighthouse is located in the heart of Okinawa, Japan, at an address of "6MF2+PJ Naha, Okinawa, Japan", with coordinates approximately (26.2242558° N, 127.6515881° E).

Construction and History

The Sinko Lighthouse was built during a construction era unknown to the sources. Its architectural style is reminiscent of traditional Japanese design.

Architecture and Materials

The lighthouse's structure is composed of materials not specified in available records.

Light and Navigation

The lighthouse features a red light with a characteristic pattern of Fl (3) W 15s (three flashes every 15 seconds), with an impressive range of 7 nautical miles. This makes it an essential guide for vessels navigating the area.

Accessibility and Visiting

Visitors can enter the lighthouse to explore its interior and enjoy the stunning views of the surrounding landscape. To reach Sinko Lighthouse, follow signs from Kagamizu, Naha, Okinawa 901-0142, Japan.

Notable Views and Landscape

From the top of the lighthouse, visitors can take in breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape. The exact description of these views is not specified in available records.

Anecdotes and Folklore

No local folklore or unique anecdotes are currently known about Sinko Lighthouse.

Technical and Operational Details

The lighthouse continues to serve as an essential aid to navigation for mariners. Information regarding any AIS (Automatic Identification System) or radar installation is not available. The lighthouse can be found on nautical charts, with the exact references unavailable at this time.

Further Information

For further reading, please consult the official sources listed below:

  • * US NGA Pub. 112 (2009-11-12)

Details

NameSinko Lighthouse
City
CountryJapan
Coordinates26.2242558, 127.6515881
Architectural styleTraditional Japanese design
Tower height22
Access descriptionFollow signs from Kagamizu, Naha, Okinawa 901-0142, Japan
Accessibletrue
Light characteristic"Fl (3) W 15s"
Light range7