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Liùhéngdǎo East Coast Lighthouses Lighthouse

Fl (2) Red 6s🇨🇳Putuo District, CNOperational

Location & Light Range

About Liùhéngdǎo East Coast Lighthouses Lighthouse

This lighthouse, first lit in 2009, is a 16-meter-tall cylindrical concrete tower located on an islet in Tóuyáng Harbor. It is painted with red and white horizontal bands and emits a red flash every 6 seconds, visible for 16 nautical miles. The structure replaced a former 7-meter post light. The islet lies off the northeast coast of Liùhéngdǎo, an inhabited island southwest of Táohuādǎo. Its focal height reaches 34 meters above sea level.

Why it matters: This lighthouse guides vessels navigating the waters of Tóuyáng Harbor and the surrounding maritime area.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl (2) Red 6s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Red
Flash Count
2 flashes
Interval
6s
Raw Code
Fl R 6s
Focal Height
34m
Geographic Range
16NM

Construction & History

First Lit
2009

Significant events: Former light on a 7m post

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Liuheng(1.3 km)
Admiralty No.
P3714.208.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
16m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
with red and white horizontal bands
Material
concrete

Structure: round cylindrical concrete tower, painted with red and white horizontal bands

Location

City
Putuo District
Country
🇨🇳China
Region
Zhejiang
Sea Region
on an islet in Tóuyáng Harbor off the northeast coast of Liùhéngdǎo. Liùhéngdǎo (Liuheng Dǎo) is an inhabited island roughly 25 km (15 mi) long and 10 km (6 mi) wide, lying southwest of Táohuādǎo.
Latitude
29.7677°
Longitude
122.1423°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Liùhéngdǎo East Coast Lighthouses Lighthouse at night?+
Liùhéngdǎo East Coast Lighthouses displays the characteristic Fl (2) Red 6s — 2 red flashes every 6 seconds. 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 Liùhéngdǎo East Coast Lighthouses Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Liùhéngdǎo East Coast Lighthouses Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is LIUHENG at 2 NM to the S. Other ports served include Zhoushan (9.9 NM NNE), Daxie Pt (12.2 NM NW), Majistan/Zhoushan (15.1 NM N), Beilun (16.8 NM NW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Liùhéngdǎo East Coast Lighthouses Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Liùhéngdǎo East Coast 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 Liùhéngdǎo East Coast Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Liùhéngdǎo East Coast 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.