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Cape Santiago Lighthouse, Taiwan

Lighthouse in Gongliao, New Taipei, Taiwan

Lighthouse

25°07′43.7″N 121°55′24.0″E / 25.128806°N 121.923333°E / 25.128806; 121.923333TowerConstructed1931Constructionconcrete towerHeight16.5 meters (54 ft)Shapecylindrical tower with balcony and lanternMarkingswhite tower, black lantern domePower sourcemains electricity

OperatorNortheast Coast National Scenic Area ^[1]^[2]LightFocal height100.6 meters (330 ft)Lens2nd order clamshell Fresnel lensRangewhite: 24 nautical miles (44 km; 28 mi)
red: 20 nautical miles (37 km; 23 mi)CharacteristicFl (2) WR 28s.

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.

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

References

^ 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.