Get the MarineRadar appSatellite AISSatellite live trackingTrack any shipLive alerts112,000+ ships trackedDownload free

Hui Wharf Lighthouse

F Red 1.5s🇹🇼New Taipei, TWOperational

Location & Light Range

About Hui Wharf Lighthouse

This tapered, square skeletal steel tower stands 13 meters tall, painted white. Its light exhibits a fixed red characteristic. Situated in the Huanhe Road shopping district along the waterfront in downtown Danshui, it is part of New Taipei city. The tower reaches a focal height of 14 meters and has a geographic range of 11.6 nautical miles. The site is open to the public, but the tower is closed.

Why it matters: The Hui Wharf light is essential for the safe operation of passenger ferries crossing Danshui Harbor.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F Red 1.5s
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
Red
Interval
1.5s
Raw Code
F R
Focal Height
14m
Geographic Range
11.6NM

Location

City
New Taipei
Country
🇹🇼Taiwan
Sea Region
Danshui Harbor, guiding passenger ferries crossing the harbor, located in the Huanhe Road shopping district on the waterfront in downtown Danshui.
Latitude
25.1702°
Longitude
121.4388°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Taipei(4.5 km)
Admiralty No.
P4666.5
NGA No.
13964

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
13m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white
Material
steel

Structure: tapered square skeletal tower, painted white

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
Live tracking · 50,000+ mariners

Find Hui Wharf Lighthouse on the live nautical map

Plan voyages near Taiwan, see nearby vessels in real time, and explore 14,900+ navigation aids in the app.

Nautical mapNearby vesselsVoyage planning
Get the App

Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Hui Wharf Lighthouse at night?+
Hui Wharf displays the characteristic F Red 1.5s. 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 Hui Wharf Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Hui Wharf Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Bali at 2.4 NM to the WSW. Other ports served include Taipei (2.7 NM WSW), Wu-tu (13.4 NM ESE), Sha-lun (13.7 NM W), Keelung (Chilung) (17.2 NM E). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Hui Wharf Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Hui Wharf 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 Hui Wharf Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Hui Wharf 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.