Lanyu Lighthouse

The Lanyu Lighthouse (Chinese: 蘭嶼燈塔; pinyin: Lányǔ Dēngtǎ) is a lighthouse in Orchid Island, Taitung County, Taiwan.[3]

Lanyu Lighthouse
Lányǔ Dēngtǎ
Lanyu Lighthouse
Taiwan
LocationOrchid Island
Taitung County
Taiwan
Coordinates22°04′52.7″N 121°30′11.4″E
Year first constructed1983
Constructionconcrete tower
Tower shapecylindrical tower with balcony and lantern
Markings / patternwhite tower and lantern, black lantern dome
Tower height14.8 metres (49 ft)
Focal height216.5 metres (710 ft)
Range26.1 nautical miles (48.3 km; 30.0 mi)[1]
CharacteristicFl (4) W 24s.
Admiralty numberP4725
NGA number13764
ARLHS numberTAI-014
Managing agentMaritime and Port Bureau[2]

History

The lighthouse was built in 1982.[4]

Architecture

The lighthouse emits four white flashes every 24 seconds with a luminous intensity of 1.2 million candlepower and nominal range of 25.1 nautical miles. This concrete lighthouse tower stands at 15 meters with lantern and gallery. It is painted in white for its all and black for its dome.[5]

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See also

References

  1. Lan Yu lighthouse Maritime and Port Bureau
  2. Lanyu The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved 16 April 2016
  3. "Attractions > Hot Spots > Taitung County > Orchid Island (Lanyu) >". Eng.taiwan.net.tw. Retrieved 2014-06-02.
  4. "Welcome to Chunghwa POST". post.gov.tw. Retrieved 2014-08-24.
  5. "Lighthouses of Southwestern Taiwan". Unc.edu. Retrieved 2014-06-02.


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