Cape Santiago Lighthouse (Taiwan)

Cape Santiago Lighthouse
Santiao Chiao

Cape Santiago Lighthouse
Taiwan
Location Cape Santiago
Gongliao District
New Taipei
Taiwan
Coordinates 25°07′43.7″N 121°55′24.0″E / 25.128806°N 121.923333°E / 25.128806; 121.923333Coordinates: 25°07′43.7″N 121°55′24.0″E / 25.128806°N 121.923333°E / 25.128806; 121.923333
Year first constructed 1935
Construction concrete tower
Tower shape cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern
Markings / pattern white tower, black lantern dome
Height 16.5 metres (54 ft)
Focal height 100.6 metres (330 ft)
Current lens 2nd order clamshell Fresnel lens
Light source mains power
Range white: 24 nautical miles (44 km; 28 mi)
red: 20 nautical miles (37 km; 23 mi)
Characteristic Fl (2) WR 28s.
Admiralty number P4694
NGA number 13680
ARLHS number TAI-025
Managing agent Northeast Coast National Scenic Area [1] [2]

The Cape Santiago Lighthouse (Chinese: 三貂角燈塔; pinyin: Sāndiāojiǎo Dēngtǎ) is a lighthouse in Cape Santiago, Gongliao District, New Taipei, Taiwan.[3]

History

The lighthouse was built in 1935 for ship navigation.

Cape Santiago Lighthouse

Architecture

The lighthouse rises up to 16.5 meters in height.[4]

Transportation

The lighthouse is accessible by bus from Taipei Main Station.


the square of Cape Santiago Lighthouse

See also


References

  1. Sandiaojiao The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved April 12, 2016
  2. Santiao ChiaoLighthouse Maritime and Port Bureau
  3. "Welcome to Taiwan Sandiaojiao (San Diego)". Eng.taiwan.net.tw. Retrieved 2014-05-25.
  4. "Sandiao Cape Lighthouse :: NTPC Travel - Scenic Spots". Tour.ntpc.gov.tw. 2012-07-03. Retrieved 2014-05-25.


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