Lanyu Lighthouse

Coordinates: 22°04′52.7″N 121°30′11.4″E / 22.081306°N 121.503167°E

Lanyu Lighthouse

The Lanyu Lighthouse (Chinese: 蘭嶼燈塔; pinyin: Lányǔ Dēngtǎ) is a lighthouse in Orchid Island, Taitung County, Taiwan.[1]

History

The lighthouse was built in 1982.[2]

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.[3]

See also

References

  1. "Attractions > Hot Spots > Taitung County > Orchid Island (Lanyu) >". Eng.taiwan.net.tw. Retrieved 2014-06-02.
  2. "Welcome to Chunghwa POST". post.gov.tw. Retrieved 2014-08-24.
  3. "Lighthouses of Southwestern Taiwan". Unc.edu. Retrieved 2014-06-02.