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Shen'ao Fishery Harbor Lighthouse

Fl Red 4s🇹🇼New Taipei, TWOperational

Location & Light Range

About Shen'ao Fishery Harbor Lighthouse

A cylindrical concrete tower, 12 meters tall, stands at the end of the main breakwater in Shen'ao Fishery Harbor. This red structure, featuring a double gallery, rises to a focal height of 8 meters. It guides vessels with a red flashing light, visible for 9.7 nautical miles. The lighthouse is flanked by a one-story keeper's cottage, also made of concrete. While the harbor site is accessible to the public, the lighthouse tower itself is closed. This aid to navigation is located about 8 kilometers southeast of Badou.

Why it matters: This lighthouse marks the seaward end of the main breakwater for Shen'ao Fishery Harbor, aiding the safe entry and exit of vessels.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Red 4s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Red
Interval
4s
Raw Code
Fl R
Focal Height
8m
Geographic Range
9.7NM

Location

City
New Taipei
Country
🇹🇼Taiwan
Sea Region
Shen'ao fishing harbor, about 8 km southeast of Badou, Taiwan. It marks the end of the main breakwater.
Latitude
25.1321°
Longitude
121.8237°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Keelung (Chilung)(4.2 km)
Admiralty No.
P4692.8.
NGA No.
13676
ARLHS No.
TAI-023

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
12m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
red
Material
concrete

Structure: round cylindrical concrete tower with double gallery, flanked by a 1-story concrete keeper's cottage

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Shen'ao Fishery Harbor Lighthouse at night?+
Shen'ao Fishery Harbor displays the characteristic Fl Red 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 red color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Shen'ao Fishery Harbor Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Shen'ao Fishery Harbor Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Keelung (Chilung) at 3.9 NM to the WNW. Other ports served include Wu-tu (9 NM WSW), Bali (23.1 NM W), Taipei (23.6 NM W), Suao (32.4 NM S). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Shen'ao Fishery Harbor Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Shen'ao Fishery Harbor 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 Shen'ao Fishery Harbor Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Shen'ao Fishery Harbor 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.