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Danshui Lighthouse

L White 8s🇹🇼New Taipei, TWOperational

Location & Light Range

About Danshui Lighthouse

Also known as: Danshui (Tanshui, Tan-Shui Kang)

The Danshui Lighthouse, a 33-meter tall steel skeletal tower, began operation in 1970. Situated on land overlooking the Danshui River's entry point north of New Taipei City, the structure is painted white and has a square, tapering form. Its light produces a single white flash every 8 seconds, with a geographic range of 16.2 nautical miles. This lighthouse succeeded previous structures; one was lost during World War II. The location is open for visits, but the tower is not accessible.

Why it matters: This lighthouse serves as a marker for the Danshui River entrance, an important channel for local maritime traffic.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
L White 8s
Flash Type
L
Light Color
White
Interval
8s
Raw Code
L W 8s
Focal Height
35m
Geographic Range
16.2NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1970

Significant events: destroyed in World War II

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
33m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white
Material
steel

Structure: tapered square skeletal tower, painted white

Location

City
New Taipei
Country
🇹🇼Taiwan
Sea Region
entrance to the Danshui River in Danshui, on a promontory on the north side
Latitude
25.1771°
Longitude
121.4203°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Taipei(3.6 km)
Admiralty No.
P4664
NGA No.
13960
ARLHS No.
TAI-029
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Danshui Lighthouse at night?+
Danshui displays the characteristic L White 8s. 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 white color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Danshui Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Danshui Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Taipei at 1.9 NM to the SW. Other ports served include Bali (2 NM SW), Sha-lun (12.8 NM W), Wu-tu (14.5 NM ESE), Taoyuan (17.1 NM SW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Danshui Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Danshui 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 Danshui Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Danshui 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.