Hǔxiàoshédǎo Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Hǔxiàoshédǎo Lighthouse
Also known as: Hǔxiàoshédǎo (Hǔxiàoshé Dǎo)
This white, cylindrical concrete tower stands 14 meters tall and was built in 2006. It features a gallery and a focal height of 41 meters. The lighthouse emits a white flash every 4 seconds, visible for 17.2 nautical miles. It is located on a small island, marking the eastern end of the Qíqū island group, approximately 2.5 kilometers east of Shaojidǎo. The nearest port, Yangshan, is 1.7 kilometers away.
Why it matters: The lighthouse is essential for safe navigation through the eastern Qíqū group, providing a critical reference point for ships traversing these island-dotted waters. Its strategic placement helps mariners avoid potential hazards and maintain their course when approaching or departing the archipelago.
Light & Optic
- Flash Type
- Flashing
- Light Color
- White
- Interval
- 4s
- Raw Code
- Fl W 4s
- Focal Height
- 41m
- Geographic Range
- 17.2NM
Construction & History
- Year Built
- 2006
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Yangshan(1.7 km)
- Admiralty No.
- P3717.78
- NGA No.
- 18892.32
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 14m
- Tower Shape
- cylindrical
- Tower Color
- white
- Material
- concrete
Structure: round cylindrical white concrete tower with gallery
Location
- City
- Shengsi County
- Country
- 🇨🇳China
- Region
- Zhejiang
- Sea Region
- small island at the east end of the Qíqū group, about 2.5 km east of Shaojidǎo
- Latitude
- 30.5820°
- Longitude
- 122.1501°
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