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Northern New Taipei Municipality (Danshui Area) Lighthouses Lighthouse

Fl Green 5s🇹🇼TWOperational

Location & Light Range

About Northern New Taipei Municipality (Danshui Area) Lighthouses Lighthouse

This cylindrical concrete lighthouse stands 18 meters tall with a focal height of 19 meters. Its distinctive round, bottle-shaped tower is painted green and emits a green flash every five seconds. Located in the Danshui Area of Taiwan, it guides vessels near Taipei, with the nearest port just 4.2 kilometers away. The lighthouse has a geographic range of 12.9 nautical miles. It is an active aid to navigation in this coastal region.

Why it matters: This lighthouse aids maritime traffic in the Danshui area, delineating safe channels and warning of hazards along busy shipping routes.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Green 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Green
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Fl G 5s
Focal Height
19m
Geographic Range
12.9NM

Location

Country
🇹🇼Taiwan
Sea Region
Northern New Taipei Municipality (Danshui Area), Taiwan
Latitude
25.1358°
Longitude
121.2846°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
18m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
red
Material
concrete

Structure: round bottle-shaped green concrete tower

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Taipei(4.2 km)
Admiralty No.
P4663.18.
NGA No.
13960.17
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Northern New Taipei Municipality (Danshui Area) Lighthouses Lighthouse at night?+
Northern New Taipei Municipality (Danshui Area) Lighthouses displays the characteristic Fl Green 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 green color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Northern New Taipei Municipality (Danshui Area) Lighthouses Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Northern New Taipei Municipality (Danshui Area) Lighthouses Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Sha-lun at 5.2 NM to the W. Other ports served include Taipei (5.9 NM ENE), Bali (6.3 NM E), Taoyuan (10.7 NM SSW), Hukou (19.1 NM SW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Northern New Taipei Municipality (Danshui Area) Lighthouses Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Northern New Taipei Municipality (Danshui Area) 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 Northern New Taipei Municipality (Danshui Area) Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Northern New Taipei Municipality (Danshui Area) 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.