Hòn Dấu Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Hòn Dấu Lighthouse
The Hòn Dấu Lighthouse, built in 1894, stands as an octagonal metal tower painted light blue, reaching a height of 23 meters. It features a lantern and gallery, and is connected to a single-story keeper's house, both constructed from masonry. With a focal height of 63.5 meters, its white light emits a single flash every 10 seconds, visible for 20.6 nautical miles. Situated on Hòn Dấu Island near Haiphong, it is approximately 10.6 kilometers from the nearest port. The lighthouse has been operational since its construction, continuing to serve as a navigational aid.
Why it matters: This lighthouse marks the coastal approaches to Haiphong, a significant port city, directing commercial and fishing vessels through a busy maritime area.
Light & Optic
- Flash Type
- Flashing
- Light Color
- White
- Interval
- 10s
- Raw Code
- Fl W 10s
- Focal Height
- 63.5m
- Geographic Range
- 20.6NM
Construction & History
- Year Built
- 1894
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Haiphong(10.6 km)
- Admiralty No.
- F3236
- NGA No.
- 20268
- ARLHS No.
- VIE-024
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 23m
- Tower Shape
- octagonal
- Tower Color
- light blue
- Material
- metal
Structure: octagonal masonry tower with lantern and gallery, attached to a 1-story masonry keeper's house
Location
- Country
- 🇻🇳VN
- Latitude
- 20.6664°
- Longitude
- 106.8164°
Nearby Vessels
اعثر على منارة Hòn Dấu على الخريطة البحرية المباشرة
خطّط رحلاتك قرب VN، وشاهد السفن المجاورة في الوقت الفعلي، واستكشف أكثر من 14,900 معلَم ملاحي في التطبيق.