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Đảo Bạch Long Vĩ Lighthouse

Fl White 10s🇻🇳VNOperational

Location & Light Range

About Đảo Bạch Long Vĩ Lighthouse

Also known as: Đảo Bạch Long Vĩ (Nightingale Island)

An octagonal concrete tower, 23 meters in height, was completed in 1995 on the highest point of Bạch Long Vĩ Island. The structure includes a lantern and gallery atop an octagonal, two-story keeper's house. Its yellow and grey tower emits a white light, characterized by a single flash every 10 seconds. This lighthouse is situated in the central Gulf of Tonkin, approximately 56.7 kilometers from the nearest port at Cam Pha. The geographic range of its light is 22.6 nautical miles. The tower's focal height reaches 80 meters above sea level.

Why it matters: This lighthouse marks a significant shipping lane in the central Gulf of Tonkin and assists in defining the maritime boundary between Vietnam and China.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 10s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
10s
Raw Code
Fl W 10s
Focal Height
80m
Geographic Range
22.6NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1995

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Cam Pha(56.7 km)
Admiralty No.
F3230
NGA No.
20273
ARLHS No.
VIE-016

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
23m
Tower Shape
octagonal
Tower Color
yellow and grey
Material
concrete

Structure: octagonal concrete tower with lantern and gallery, centered on an octagonal 2-story keeper's house

Location

Country
🇻🇳VN
Latitude
20.1338°
Longitude
107.7260°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Đảo Bạch Long Vĩ Lighthouse at night?+
Đảo Bạch Long Vĩ displays the characteristic Fl White 10s. 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.
Is Đảo Bạch Long Vĩ Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Đảo Bạch Long Vĩ 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 Đảo Bạch Long Vĩ Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Đảo Bạch Long Vĩ 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.