Homigot Lighthouse

The Homigot Lighthouse (Korean: 호미곶등대) is an active lighthouse in Pohang, South Korea. With a height of 26.4 metres (87 ft), it is the tallest in South Korea.[2]

Homigot Lighthouse
호미곶등대
LocationPohang, Yeongnam, South Korea
Coordinates36°04′35″N 129°34′07″E
Tower
Constructed1903 Edit this on Wikidata
Constructionbrick (tower) Edit this on Wikidata
Height26.4 m (87 ft) Edit this on Wikidata
Shapesix-storey tapered octagonal tower with balcony and lantern[1]
Markingswhite Edit this on Wikidata
Power sourcemains electricity Edit this on Wikidata
Light
Focal height31 m (102 ft) Edit this on Wikidata
Range27 nmi (50 km; 31 mi) Edit this on Wikidata
CharacteristicFl W 12s Edit this on Wikidata

History

The lighthouse was built in 1903 after a Japanese ship sank nearby in 1901. The lighthouse, which is the tallest in South Korea, was designed by French architects and built by Chinese contractors, and was completed in December 1903. The lighthouse was built with bricks without the use of rebar despite its height; inside it is divided into six-storeys and each ceiling is decorated with pear tree flower in honor of the Joseon dynasty. The lighthouse is still active and operated by Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries.[3]

References

  1. Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of South Korea: Homigot". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved 2016-03-23.
  2. "Homigot Lighthouse". visitkorea. Retrieved 2015-07-30.
  3. lifein korea.com


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