Hòn Chút Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Hòn Chút Lighthouse
Also known as: Hòn Chút (Bình Hưng)
Established in 1988, Hòn Chút Lighthouse stands on Bình Hưng Island, approximately 24.6 kilometers from Nha Trang. The lighthouse features a cylindrical masonry tower, 16 meters tall, topped with a gallery and rising from a keeper's house. Its light emits a white flash every 5 seconds, with a focal height of 59 meters. This structure serves as a navigational aid in Khánh Hòa province, guiding vessels through the coastal waters. The octagonal tower is part of an operational facility that helps delineate safe passages.
Why it matters: This lighthouse warns vessels of coastal features and helps define safe routes for ships approaching or leaving Nha Trang. It is also a notable landmark for local tourism.
Light & Optic
- Flash Type
- Flashing
- Light Color
- White
- Interval
- 5s
- Raw Code
- Fl W 5s
- Focal Height
- 59m
- Geographic Range
- 20NM
Construction & History
- Year Built
- 1988
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Nha Trang(24.6 km)
- ARLHS No.
- VIE-023
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 16m
- Tower Shape
- cylindrical
Structure: octagonal cylindrical masonry tower with gallery, rising from a 1- or 2-story keeper's house
Location
- Country
- 🇻🇳VN
- Latitude
- 11.7823°
- Longitude
- 109.2214°
Nearby Vessels
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