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Dàpéngshān Lighthouse

Fl White 10s🇨🇳Dinghai District, CNOperational

Location & Light Range

About Dàpéngshān Lighthouse

Also known as: Dàpéngshān (Taipingshan, Taping Island)

Built in 1906, the Dàpéngshān Lighthouse is a 9-meter tall cylindrical masonry tower. It stands on the northwestern corner of Dàpéngshān, an inhabited island situated off the coast of Jīntáng Island. The tower is painted white and features a lantern and gallery. Its focal height is 87 meters, providing a geographic range of 23.4 nautical miles. The lighthouse emits a white light with one flash every 10 seconds. Its service ended when surrounding trees grew tall enough to obscure its beam, a rare instance of natural elements rendering a lighthouse inactive.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is notable for its unusual deactivation due to natural overgrowth, marking the northwestern approach to Dàpéngshān island.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 10s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
10s
Raw Code
Fl W 10s
Focal Height
87m
Geographic Range
23.4NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1906

Significant events: deactivated when trees grew tall enough to block its light

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
9m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white
Material
masonry

Structure: round masonry tower with lantern and gallery, painted white

Location

City
Dinghai District
Country
🇨🇳China
Region
Zhejiang
Sea Region
northwestern corner of Dàpéngshān, an inhabited island off the northwest coast of Jīntáng Island
Latitude
30.0833°
Longitude
121.8218°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Ningbo(8.0 km)
Admiralty No.
P3716.4
NGA No.
18912
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Dàpéngshān Lighthouse at night?+
Dàpéngshān displays the characteristic Fl White 10s. 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 Dàpéngshān Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Dàpéngshān Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Ningbo at 8 NM to the SSE. Other ports served include Ningbo Pt (9.5 NM S), Beilun (9.6 NM SSE), Waigang (10.2 NM SW), Zhenhai Pt (10.2 NM SW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Dàpéngshān Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Dàpéngshān 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 Dàpéngshān Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Dàpéngshān 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.