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.
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| Location | Cape Santiago Gongliao District New Taipei Taiwan |
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| Coordinates | 25°07′43.7″N 121°55′24.0″E / 25.128806°N 121.923333°E |
| Tower | |
| Constructed | 1931 |
| Construction | concrete tower |
| Height | 16.5 meters (54 ft) |
| Shape | cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern |
| Markings | white tower, black lantern dome |
| Power source | mains electricity  |
| Operator | Northeast Coast National Scenic Area [1][2] |
| Light | |
| Focal height | 100.6 meters (330 ft) |
| Lens | 2nd order clamshell Fresnel lens |
| Range | white: 24 nautical miles (44 km; 28 mi) red: 20 nautical miles (37 km; 23 mi) |
| Characteristic | Fl (2) WR 28s. |
History
editThe lighthouse was built in 1931 for ship navigation.[3] Since 30 September 2018, the lighthouse has been opened to the public.[4]
Architecture
editThe lighthouse rises up to 16.5 meters in height.[5] The lighthouse features a gallery on its information and equipment.[3]
Transportation
editThe lighthouse is accessible by bus from Taipei Main Station or Fulong Station.[3]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of Taiwan: Northern". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved 2016-04-12.
- ^ Santiao ChiaoLighthouse Maritime and Port Bureau
- ^ a b c "Sandiaojiao Lighthouse". Taiwan, the Heart of Asia. 3 August 2021. Retrieved 21 February 2022.
- ^ DeAeth, Duncan (28 September 2018). "Lighthouse lovers should start planning their trip to Taiwan". Taiwan News. Retrieved 21 February 2022.
- ^ "Sandiao Cape Lighthouse :: NTPC Travel - Scenic Spots". Tour.ntpc.gov.tw. 2012-07-03. Archived from the original on 2014-05-25. Retrieved 2014-05-25.
External links
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