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Liouciou (Liu-chu Yü, Baishawei) East Breakwater Lighthouse

Fl red 6s🇹🇼TWOperational

Location & Light Range

About Liouciou (Liu-chu Yü, Baishawei) East Breakwater Lighthouse

This concrete lighthouse stands 9 meters tall, with its focal plane at 11 meters above sea level. It features a pyramidal base supporting a concrete post, painted red. The light emits a red flash characteristic, visible for 10.7 nautical miles. This active aid to navigation is located on the eastern breakwater and marks the entrance to the harbor. The lighthouse site is open to the public, though the tower itself is closed. It is situated 0.8 kilometers from Kaohsiung, Taiwan's nearest port.

Why it matters: This structure guides vessels into the harbor, supporting local maritime commerce and fishing fleets.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl red 6s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
red
Interval
6s
Raw Code
Fl.R
Focal Height
11m
Geographic Range
10.7NM

Location

Country
🇹🇼Taiwan
Sea Region
Taiwan
Latitude
22.5476°
Longitude
120.2987°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Kaohsiung(0.8 km)
Admiralty No.
P4611.
NGA No.
13792
ARLHS No.
TAI-044

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
9m
Tower Shape
pyramidal
Tower Color
red
Material
concrete

Structure: concrete post with a pyramidal base

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Liouciou (Liu-chu Yü, Baishawei) East Breakwater Lighthouse at night?+
Liouciou (Liu-chu Yü, Baishawei) East Breakwater displays the characteristic Fl red 6s. 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 Liouciou (Liu-chu Yü, Baishawei) East Breakwater Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Liouciou (Liu-chu Yü, Baishawei) East Breakwater Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 4 nearby ports. The closest is Kaohsiung at 2.4 NM to the NNE. Other ports served include YUNG AN (16.8 NM NNW), An Ping (27 NM NNW), Tainan (27.9 NM NNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Liouciou (Liu-chu Yü, Baishawei) East Breakwater Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Liouciou (Liu-chu Yü, Baishawei) East Breakwater 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 Liouciou (Liu-chu Yü, Baishawei) East Breakwater Lighthouse?+
Liouciou (Liu-chu Yü, Baishawei) East Breakwater 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 Liouciou (Liu-chu Yü, Baishawei) East Breakwater Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Liouciou (Liu-chu Yü, Baishawei) East Breakwater 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.