Cape Santiago Lighthouse, Taiwan

The Cape Santiago Lighthouse (traditional Chinese: 三貂角燈塔; simplified Chinese: 三貂角灯塔; pinyin: Sāndiāojiǎo Dēngtǎ or Santiaochiao Lighthouse ) is a lighthouse at Cape Santiago, Gongliao District, New Taipei, Taiwan.

Cape Santiago Lighthouse
Santiao Chiao
LocationCape Santiago
Gongliao District
New Taipei
Taiwan
Coordinates25°07′43.7″N 121°55′24.0″E
Tower
Constructed1931
Constructionconcrete tower
Height16.5 meters (54 ft)
Shapecylindrical tower with balcony and lantern
Markingswhite tower, black lantern dome
Power sourcemains electricity Edit this on Wikidata
OperatorNortheast Coast National Scenic Area [1][2]
Light
Focal height100.6 meters (330 ft)
Lens2nd order clamshell Fresnel lens
Rangewhite: 24 nautical miles (44 km; 28 mi)
red: 20 nautical miles (37 km; 23 mi)
CharacteristicFl (2) WR 28s.

History

The lighthouse was built in 1931 for ship navigation.[3] Since 30 September 2018, the lighthouse has been opened to the public.[4]

Architecture

The lighthouse rises up to 16.5 meters in height.[5] The lighthouse features a gallery on its information and equipment.[3]

Transportation

The lighthouse is accessible by bus from Taipei Main Station or Fulong Station.[3]


the square at Cape Santiago Lighthouse

See also

References

  1. Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of Taiwan: Northern". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved 2016-04-12.
  2. Santiao ChiaoLighthouse Maritime and Port Bureau
  3. "Sandiaojiao Lighthouse". Taiwan, the Heart of Asia. 3 August 2021. Retrieved 21 February 2022.
  4. DeAeth, Duncan (28 September 2018). "Lighthouse lovers should start planning their trip to Taiwan". Taiwan News. Retrieved 21 February 2022.
  5. "Sandiao Cape Lighthouse :: NTPC Travel - Scenic Spots". Tour.ntpc.gov.tw. 2012-07-03. Retrieved 2014-05-25.


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