Lanyu Lighthouse
Lighthouse in Lanyu, Taitung County, Taiwan
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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, Lanyu Township, 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]
