Sāntáng Breakwater Lighthouse

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Location & Light Range

About Sāntáng Breakwater Lighthouse

A white concrete tower standing 9 meters tall, the Sāntáng Breakwater lighthouse has a focal height of 10 meters. Its construction material is concrete, and it emits a white flashing light. The lighthouse is situated approximately 1.9 kilometers from the nearest port, Haian. Its geographic range is 10.4 nautical miles, providing visibility for local mariners. The structure itself is a tower.

Why it matters: This lighthouse serves to guide vessels navigating the complex network of dikes and coastal features near Haian, offering a visual reference at a distinct elbow in the dike.

Light & Optic

Focal Height
10m
Geographic Range
10.4NM

Location

Country
🇨🇳CN
Latitude
20.2459°
Longitude
110.1869°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
9m
Material
concrete

Structure: white concrete tower

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Haian(1.9 km)
Admiralty No.
P3333.2.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does Sāntáng Breakwater Lighthouse guide vessels into?

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Sāntáng Breakwater Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Haian at 1.9 NM to the NE. Other ports served include HAIAN (2.7 NM ENE), Xiuyu Pt (12.1 NM S), HAIKOU (12.7 NM SSE), Haikou Pt (12.8 NM S). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.

Is Sāntáng Breakwater Lighthouse still active and maintained?

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Yes, Sāntáng Breakwater 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 Sāntáng Breakwater Lighthouse?

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You can track vessels near Sāntáng Breakwater 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.

What is the Sāntáng Breakwater lighthouse used for?

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It is a fixed navigational aid on the coast at , CN. Mariners identify it by its light characteristic — the pattern, colour and timing of its flashes — which is unique among the lights in its area, so a bearing on it fixes a vessel’s position without instruments.