Lóngyǔ Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Lóngyǔ Lighthouse
Also known as: Lóngyǔ (Lóng Yǔ, Long Island)
Lóngyǔ Lighthouse is an 8-meter cylindrical concrete tower built in 2010. It displays green and white horizontal bands and stands 18 meters above sea level. The lighthouse emits a white light with a characteristic of one flash every six seconds. It is situated on the southern tip of an island off the southeastern end of the Dōngshān peninsula, approximately 5 kilometers southwest of the Shīyǔ light. Its geographic range extends to 12.7 nautical miles. The nearest port is Dongshan, located 12.5 kilometers away.
Why it matters: This lighthouse is essential for mariners navigating the coastal waters around the Dōngshān peninsula, specifically marking the southern tip of an island that could pose a hazard to shipping. Its distinctive tower and light pattern provide a clear signal for safe passage.
Light & Optic
- Flash Type
- Flashing
- Light Color
- White
- Flash Count
- 2 flashes
- Interval
- 6s
- Raw Code
- Fl W 6s
- Focal Height
- 18m
- Geographic Range
- 12.7NM
Construction & History
- Year Built
- 2010
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Dongshan(12.5 km)
- Admiralty No.
- P3597.5.
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 8m
- Tower Shape
- cylindrical
- Tower Color
- green and white horizontal bands
- Material
- concrete
Structure: round cylindrical concrete tower covered with tiles colored with green and white horizontal bands
Location
- City
- Dongshan County
- Country
- 🇨🇳China
- Region
- Fujian
- Sea Region
- on the southern tip of an island off the southeastern end of the Dōngshān peninsula, about 5 km (3 mi) southwest of the Shīyǔ light
- Latitude
- 23.5611°
- Longitude
- 117.4149°
Nearby Vessels
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خطّط رحلاتك قرب China، وشاهد السفن المجاورة في الوقت الفعلي، واستكشف أكثر من 14,900 معلَم ملاحي في التطبيق.