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Háojiāng District: Shàntóu Harbor Entrance Lighthouses Lighthouse

Fl White 10s🇨🇳CNOperational

Location & Light Range

About Háojiāng District: Shàntóu Harbor Entrance Lighthouses Lighthouse

This cylindrical concrete tower stands 9 meters tall, with its upper half painted yellow and the lower half black. Its focal plane is 8.5 meters above sea level. The lighthouse emits a single white flash every 10 seconds, visible for nearly 10 nautical miles. It is situated near the end of a submerged breakwater that protects the harbor entrance. The nearest port, Guangao, is 4 kilometers away.

Why it matters: This lighthouse marks one side of the entrance to Shàntóu Harbor, assisting vessels navigating the passage.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 10s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
10s
Raw Code
Fl W 10s
Focal Height
8.5m
Geographic Range
9.9NM

Location

Country
🇨🇳CN
Latitude
23.2821°
Longitude
116.7890°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Guangao(4.0 km)
Admiralty No.
P3589.2
NGA No.
19229

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
9m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
yellow and lower half black
Material
concrete

Structure: round concrete tower, upper half painted yellow and lower half black

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Háojiāng District: Shàntóu Harbor Entrance Lighthouses Lighthouse at night?+
Háojiāng District: Shàntóu Harbor Entrance Lighthouses 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 Háojiāng District: Shàntóu Harbor Entrance Lighthouses Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Háojiāng District: Shàntóu Harbor Entrance Lighthouses Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Guang'ao at 3.7 NM to the SSW. Other ports served include Shantou (7.4 NM WNW), Shantou (7.7 NM NW), Chaoyang Pt (10.5 NM W), Nanao Pt (14.8 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Háojiāng District: Shàntóu Harbor Entrance Lighthouses Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Háojiāng District: Shàntóu Harbor Entrance Lighthouses 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 Háojiāng District: Shàntóu Harbor Entrance Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Háojiāng District: Shàntóu Harbor Entrance Lighthouses 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.