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Long Châu Lighthouse

Fl White 4s🇻🇳VNOperational

Location & Light Range

About Long Châu Lighthouse

Also known as: Long Châu (Xuy Nong Chao, Grande Norway Island)

Constructed in 1894, Long Châu Lighthouse is a cylindrical gray stone tower rising 30 meters from the center of a two-story masonry keeper's house. The structure sits on the highest point of Xuy Nong Châu, the largest island in the Long Châu archipelago. Its focal plane is 110 meters above sea level, and it emits a white flash every 4 seconds. This lighthouse is situated in the Gulf of Tonkin, approximately 19.8 kilometers from Hon Gay. The station remains operational, though the site and tower are closed to the public.

Why it matters: This lighthouse serves as the primary landfall light for vessels approaching the ports of Hải Phòng and Hạ Long.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 4s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
4s
Raw Code
Fl W 4s
Focal Height
110m
Geographic Range
25.9NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1894

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Hon Gay(19.8 km)
Admiralty No.
F3232
NGA No.
20216
ARLHS No.
VIE-020

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
30m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
gray stone
Material
stone

Structure: round stone tower rising from the center of a square 2-story masonry keeper's house

Location

Country
🇻🇳VN
Latitude
20.6243°
Longitude
107.1551°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Long Châu Lighthouse at night?+
Long Châu displays the characteristic Fl White 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 white color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Long Châu Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Long Châu Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Van Phong at 19.3 NM to the WNW. Other ports served include Ha Long (20.2 NM NNW), Nam Hai Dinh Vu Port (20.7 NM NW), Hongai (20.9 NM NNW), Cai Lan (21.7 NM NNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Long Châu Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Long Châu 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 Long Châu Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Long Châu 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.