Chángshānwěi Pier Lighthouse

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Location & Light Range

About Chángshānwěi Pier Lighthouse

Chángshānwěi Pier lighthouse stands on the pier it marks. This cylindrical concrete tower, 11 meters high, was established around 2015. It replaced an earlier, smaller skeletal tower. The current structure features a lantern and gallery and is painted red with a black lantern. It emits a flashing white light to guide vessels.

Why it matters: The lighthouse guided ferries operating between Chángshānwěi and Nán'àodǎo, facilitating safe passage to and from the terminal.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
11m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Material
concrete

Structure: round concrete tower with lantern and gallery

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Sanbaimen(10.8 km)
Admiralty No.
P3587.59.

Location

Country
🇨🇳CN
Latitude
23.4341°
Longitude
116.9419°

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does Chángshānwěi Pier Lighthouse guide vessels into?

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Chángshānwěi Pier Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Nanao Pt at 3.4 NM to the E. Other ports served include Chaozhou (11.9 NM NE), Zhelin (12.5 NM NE), Sanbaimen (13.4 NM NE), Raoping (14.3 NM NNE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.

Is Chángshānwěi Pier Lighthouse still active and maintained?

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Yes, Chángshānwěi Pier 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 Chángshānwěi Pier Lighthouse?

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You can track vessels near Chángshānwěi Pier 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.

What is the Chángshānwěi Pier lighthouse used for?

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It is a fixed navigational aid on the coast at , CN. Mariners identify it by its light characteristic — the pattern, colour and timing of its flashes — which is unique among the lights in its area, so a bearing on it fixes a vessel’s position without instruments.