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Bǎoshān Area Lighthouses Lighthouse

Fl Yellow 2s🇨🇳CNOperational

Location & Light Range

About Bǎoshān Area Lighthouses Lighthouse

A cylindrical concrete tower, painted white, stands 12 meters tall. This lighthouse is situated on the eastern end of a gravel training wall within the Yangtze River. This wall serves to contain a shoal area and is often submerged. The light emits a yellow flash every 2 seconds. Its focal height is 15 meters, providing a geographic range of 11.9 nautical miles. The site is accessible by boat, but the tower itself is closed to the public. The nearest port, Baoshan, is 2.5 kilometers away.

Why it matters: This lighthouse marks a hazardous shoal area constrained by a training wall within the Yangtze River. It is one of several lights guiding traffic near Baoshan harbor and the Huángpǔ River entrance.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Yellow 2s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Yellow
Interval
2s
Raw Code
Fl Y 2s
Focal Height
15m
Geographic Range
11.9NM

Location

Country
🇨🇳China
Region
Shanghai
Sea Region
Located in the Yangtze River, on the east end of a frequently-submerged gravel training wall that restrains a shoal area, opposite Bǎoshān, a harbor district on the south side of the South Harbor Branch of the Yangtze just upstream from the Huángpǔ River entrance.
Latitude
31.4585°
Longitude
121.4822°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Baoshan(2.5 km)
Admiralty No.
P3792.1.
NGA No.
18860

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
12m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white
Material
concrete

Structure: round concrete tower

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Bǎoshān Area Lighthouses Lighthouse at night?+
Bǎoshān Area Lighthouses displays the characteristic Fl Yellow 2s. 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 yellow color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Bǎoshān Area Lighthouses Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Bǎoshān Area Lighthouses Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Baoshan Pt at 2.5 NM to the S. Other ports served include Baoshan (2.5 NM S), Shanghai Pt (8.8 NM SE), Jiading (10.4 NM WSW), Chongming (11.3 NM NNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Bǎoshān Area Lighthouses Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Bǎoshān Area 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.
How can I track vessels near Bǎoshān Area Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Bǎoshān Area 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.