Tsurushima Lighthouse
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| Location | Tsurushima, Matsuyama, Ehime, Japan |
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| Coordinates | 33°53′34.82″N 132°38′19.48″E / 33.8930056°N 132.6387444°E |
| Year first lit | June 15, 1873 |
| Construction | Stone |
| Markings / pattern | White |
| Height | 10.3 metres (34 ft) |
| Focal height | 58.2 metres (191 ft) |
| Intensity |
310,000 Candela (White) 120,000 Candela (Red) |
| Range | 20.5 nautical miles (38.0 km; 23.6 mi) |
| Characteristic | Al. Fl. W R 16s |
| Japan number | 4901 [F5436] |
Tsurishima Lighthouse (釣島灯台 tsurushima tōdai) is a lighthouse on the island of Tsurushima, which is administered by Matsuyama, Ehime, Japan.
History
This lighthouse was one of those designed by Richard Henry Brunton, who worked for the government of Japan in the Meiji period to help them construct lighthouses to allow foreign ships to come to Japan safely. It was first lit on June 15, 1873.
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