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Hsinchu Fishing Harbor Lighthouses Lighthouse

Fl Red 4s🇹🇼TWOperational

Location & Light Range

About Hsinchu Fishing Harbor Lighthouses Lighthouse

A cylindrical concrete tower, 8 meters high and painted red, stands on the south breakwater of Hsinchu Harbor. Its paint is peeling, revealing the effects of the marine environment. The breakwater has been extended, and a newer post light now marks its end. This post light displays a red flash every 4 seconds from a focal height of 14 meters, with a geographic range of 11.6 nautical miles. The site is open to the public, but the tower is closed.

Why it matters: This light is important for guiding fishing vessels into and out of Hsinchu Fishing Harbor, marking the south breakwater to prevent groundings.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Red 4s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Red
Interval
4s
Raw Code
Fl R 4s
Focal Height
14m
Geographic Range
11.6NM

Construction & History

Significant events: breakwater extended, new light placed

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
8m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
red but the paint is peeling off
Material
concrete

Structure: post centered on a round concrete tower

Location

Country
🇹🇼Taiwan
Sea Region
south breakwater of Hsinchu Harbor, Taiwan
Latitude
24.8518°
Longitude
120.9133°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Sha-lun(23.2 km)
Admiralty No.
P4661.6
NGA No.
13949
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Hsinchu Fishing Harbor Lighthouses Lighthouse at night?+
Hsinchu Fishing Harbor Lighthouses displays the characteristic Fl Red 4s. 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 red color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Hsinchu Fishing Harbor Lighthouses Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Hsinchu Fishing Harbor Lighthouses Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Hukou at 8 NM to the ENE. Other ports served include Taoyuan (17.2 NM ENE), Sha-lun (23.1 NM NE), Taipei (31.9 NM NE), Bali (32 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Hsinchu Fishing Harbor Lighthouses Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Hsinchu Fishing Harbor 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.
What shipping routes pass near Hsinchu Fishing Harbor Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
Hsinchu Fishing Harbor Lighthouses Lighthouse is located within the Taiwan Strait — a major shipping corridor in East Asia connecting the East and South China Seas. This makes it an important navigation reference for commercial shipping traffic in the region.
How can I track vessels near Hsinchu Fishing Harbor Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Hsinchu Fishing Harbor 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.