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Pantai Taipa Lighthouse

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Location & Light Range

About Pantai Taipa Lighthouse

Also known as: Pantai Taipa (Taipa Beach)

The Pantai Taipa lighthouse is a square skeletal tower standing 15 meters tall, mounted on a square platform. This platform is supported by piles and situated offshore on the southeast coast of Palu Gulf. Visitors can access the site, but the tower itself is closed to the public. Its nearest port is Pantoloan, 4.1 kilometers away.

Why it matters: This structure once guided vessels navigating the Palu Gulf, likely assisting ships bound for the nearby port of Pantoloan and warning of specific coastal features or marking a critical shipping lane.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
15m
Tower Shape
square

Structure: square skeletal tower mounted on a square platform supported by piles

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Location

Country
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Latitude
-0.7789°
Longitude
119.8583°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Pantoloan(4.1 km)
Admiralty No.
Q1481.2.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does Pantai Taipa Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Pantai Taipa Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 2 nearby ports. The closest is Pantoloan, Sv at 3.9 NM to the N. Other ports served include Palu (6.3 NM S). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Pantai Taipa Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Pantai Taipa 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 Pantai Taipa Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Pantai Taipa 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.