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Annan District Lighthouses Lighthouse

Fl Red🇹🇼Tainan, TWOperational

Location & Light Range

About Annan District Lighthouses Lighthouse

This cylindrical lighthouse stands 30 meters tall and displays a red light. Its exterior is painted with a variety of multicolor patterns, making it a distinctive structure on the coast. The tower's focal height is also 29.87 meters, and it emits a single red flash characteristic. It is located on the south side of the mouth of the Zengwen River in northern Tainan, Taiwan. The lighthouse has a geographic range of 15.3 nautical miles.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is important for mariners navigating the Zengwen River entrance, providing a clear red light to delineate the channel.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Red
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Red
Raw Code
Fl R
Focal Height
29.87m
Geographic Range
15.3NM

Location

City
Tainan
Country
🇹🇼Taiwan
Sea Region
south side of the mouth of the Zengwen River in northern Tainan
Latitude
23.0458°
Longitude
120.0771°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
29.87m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
with gay multicolor patterns

Structure: A 30m round chimney, painted with gay multicolor patterns.

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
An Ping(5.9 km)
Admiralty No.
P4629.92.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Annan District Lighthouses Lighthouse at night?+
Annan District Lighthouses displays the characteristic Fl Red. Each lighthouse has a unique flash pattern published in the List of Lights, allowing mariners to positively identify it and distinguish it from other navigation aids in the area. The red color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Annan District Lighthouses Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Annan District Lighthouses Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Tainan at 6.2 NM to the ESE. Other ports served include An Ping (6.3 NM SE), YUNG AN (15.5 NM SSE), Budai (19.3 NM N), Kaohsiung (30.8 NM SSE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Annan District Lighthouses Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Annan District Lighthouses Lighthouse is currently operational. It is actively maintained and continues to emit its characteristic light signal for marine navigation. Most modern lighthouses are automated and monitored remotely by the national maritime authority.
What shipping routes pass near Annan District Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
Annan District Lighthouses Lighthouse is located within the Taiwan Strait — a major shipping corridor in East Asia connecting the East and South China Seas. This makes it an important navigation reference for commercial shipping traffic in the region.
How can I track vessels near Annan District Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Annan District Lighthouses Lighthouse in real time using MarineRadar. The platform shows live AIS positions of ships in the area, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page to open the live map centered on this lighthouse.