Su'ao Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Su'ao Lighthouse
Also known as: Su'ao (Pei Chiao, Beijiao)
This white, cylindrical concrete tower stands 8 meters tall and was first lit in 1927. Its focal height reaches 56 meters, providing a geographic range of 19.5 nautical miles. The lighthouse emits alternating white and red flashes every 7 seconds. Damaged during World War II, it was repaired and reactivated in 1950. The structure features a square base, a cylindrical concrete tower, a lantern room, and a gallery.
Why it matters: The lighthouse is essential for ships entering and exiting Su'ao harbor, guiding them through specific channels with its directional white or red flashes.
Light & Optic
- Flash Type
- Flashing
- Light Color
- White/Red
- Interval
- 7s
- Raw Code
- Fl W R 7s
- Focal Height
- 56m
- Geographic Range
- 19.5NM
Construction & History
- Year Built
- 1927
Significant events: damaged in World War II, repaired and reactivated in 1950
Visiting
- Open to public
- Site open, tower closed
Nearby Vessels
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 8m
- Tower Shape
- cylindrical
- Tower Color
- white
- Material
- concrete
Structure: square cylindrical concrete tower with lantern and gallery
Location
- City
- Su'ao Township
- Country
- 🇹🇼Taiwan
- Region
- Yilan County
- Sea Region
- tip of a peninsula sheltering Su'ao harbor
- Latitude
- 24.6000°
- Longitude
- 121.8846°
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Suao(0.7 km)
- Admiralty No.
- P4700
- ARLHS No.
- TAI-020
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