Dorido Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Dorido Lighthouse
Also known as: Dorido (Torido)
The Dorido Lighthouse, constructed in 1969, is an octagonal concrete structure measuring 9 meters in height. Its exterior is painted yellow, distinguished by a black horizontal band. The structure includes a lantern and gallery at its summit. This functioning light is located on a small island near the northern entry to the ports of Daesan and Pyeongtaek. It emits a white light with a characteristic of Fl W 6s, offering a regular signal to seafarers. Visitors may access the lighthouse grounds, but the tower is not open to the public. Pyeongtaek, the closest port, is 6.1 kilometers distant.
Why it matters: This navigation aid assists vessels in reaching the South Korean ports of Daesan and Pyeongtaek, which are significant for the country's commerce. Its location helps mariners navigate active maritime routes.
Light & Optic
- Flash Type
- Flashing
- Light Color
- White
- Interval
- 6s
- Raw Code
- Fl W 6s
- Focal Height
- 58m
- Geographic Range
- 19.8NM
Construction & History
- Year Built
- 1969
Visiting
- Open to public
- Site open, tower closed
Nearby Vessels
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 9m
- Tower Shape
- octagonal
- Tower Color
- yellow with a black horizontal band
- Material
- concrete
Structure: octagonal white concrete tower with lantern and gallery
Location
- City
- Hwaseong-si
- Country
- 🇰🇷South Korea
- Region
- Gyeonggi
- Sea Region
- small island off the north side of the entrance to Daesan and Pyeongtaek, South Korea
- Latitude
- 37.1190°
- Longitude
- 126.6128°
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Pyeongtaek(6.1 km)
- Admiralty No.
- M4159
- NGA No.
- 17928
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