Lanyu Lighthouse
The Lanyu Lighthouse (traditional Chinese: 蘭嶼燈塔; simplified Chinese: 兰屿灯塔; pinyin: Lányǔ Dēngtǎ) is a lighthouse in Orchid Island, Taitung County, Taiwan.[1][2]
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| Location | Orchid Island, Taitung County, Taiwan |
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| Coordinates | 22°04′52″N 121°30′11″E |
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| Constructed | 1982  |
| Construction | concrete (tower) |
| Height | 14.8 m (49 ft) |
| Shape | cylinder (tower) |
| Markings | white (tower, lantern), black (dome) |
| Operator | Maritime and Port Bureau |
| Light | |
| Focal height | 216.5 m (710 ft) |
| Range | 26.1 nmi (48.3 km; 30.0 mi) |
| Characteristic | Fl(4) W 24s |
History
The lighthouse was built in 1982.[3]
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.[4]
References
- Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of Taiwan: Southeastern". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved 2016-04-16.
- Lan Yu lighthouse Maritime and Port Bureau
- "Welcome to Chunghwa POST". post.gov.tw. Retrieved 2014-08-24.
- Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of Taiwan: Southeastern". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved 2 June 2014.
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