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Dàgūshān Lighthouse

Fl White 20s🇨🇳Wafangdian City, CNOperational

Location & Light Range

About Dàgūshān Lighthouse

The Dàgūshān Lighthouse is a cylindrical concrete tower built in 1992 and first lit the same year. It stands 19.5 meters tall with a focal height of 79 meters. The tower is painted with red and white horizontal bands and features a lantern and gallery. Its white light produces a single flash every 20 seconds, visible for a geographic range of 22.5 nautical miles. This active light is situated on a sharp promontory on the mainland of the Liáodōng Peninsula, approximately 16 kilometers northwest of Fúzhōuchéng.

Why it matters: This lighthouse serves as a navigational reference point for vessels approaching the Liáodōng Peninsula mainland.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 20s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
20s
Raw Code
Fl W 20s
Focal Height
79m
Light Range
20NM (37.0 km)
Geographic Range
22.5NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1992

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Changxindao(26.5 km)
Admiralty No.
P3982
NGA No.
18334.3
ARLHS No.
PRC-020
Wikidata
Q115046211 →

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
19.5m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
with red and white horizontal bands
Material
concrete

Structure: round concrete tower with lantern and gallery, painted with red and white horizontal bands

Location

City
Wafangdian City
Country
🇨🇳China
Region
Liaoning
Sea Region
Liáodōng Peninsula mainland, about 16 km northwest of Fúzhōuchéng, on a sharp promontory
Latitude
39.8598°
Longitude
121.5404°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far offshore can Dàgūshān Lighthouse be seen?+
With a focal height of 79 meters and a nominal range of 20 nautical miles (approximately 37.0 km), Dàgūshān is visible from well offshore under standard atmospheric conditions. Actual visibility depends on observer height, weather, and sea state. Lights of this range are typically used as landfall lights by vessels approaching from the open sea.
How do mariners identify Dàgūshān Lighthouse at night?+
Dàgūshān displays the characteristic Fl White 20s. 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 Dàgūshān Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Dàgūshān Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 3 nearby ports. The closest is CHANGXINDAO at 23.4 NM to the SSW. Other ports served include BAYUQUAN (35 NM NE), Bayuquan (36.3 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Dàgūshān Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Dàgūshān 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 Dàgūshān Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Dàgūshān 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.