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Taichung Harbor Craft Basin East Breakwater Lighthouse

F Red🇹🇼Taichung, TWOperational

Location & Light Range

About Taichung Harbor Craft Basin East Breakwater Lighthouse

This cylindrical red lighthouse stands 6 meters tall on the eastern breakwater of Taichung Harbor's craft basin. Its tower features a round barbell shape, and the light is positioned at a focal height of 7 meters. Emitting a fixed red light, its geographic range extends to 9.3 nautical miles. It is located 0.6 kilometers from the nearest port in Taichung, Taiwan. The structure is operational and serves the inner harbor basin.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is essential for the safe navigation of smaller vessels within Taichung's craft basin, clearly marking the east breakwater to prevent accidents.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F Red
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
Red
Raw Code
F R
Focal Height
7.0104m
Geographic Range
9.3NM

Location

City
Taichung
Country
🇹🇼Taiwan
Sea Region
east breakwater of an inner harbor basin of Taichung, Taiwan
Latitude
24.2872°
Longitude
120.5181°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
6m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
red

Structure: round barbell-shaped tower

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Taichung(0.6 km)
Admiralty No.
P4660.932
NGA No.
13920.1
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Taichung Harbor Craft Basin East Breakwater Lighthouse at night?+
Taichung Harbor Craft Basin East Breakwater displays the characteristic F Red. 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 Taichung Harbor Craft Basin East Breakwater Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Taichung Harbor Craft Basin East Breakwater Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Taichung at 2 NM to the SSW. Other ports served include Nantou (25 NM SSE), Mai-liao (35.1 NM SSW), Mai-Liai (35.4 NM SSW), Hukou (46.9 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Taichung Harbor Craft Basin East Breakwater Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Taichung Harbor Craft Basin East 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.
What shipping routes pass near Taichung Harbor Craft Basin East Breakwater Lighthouse?+
Taichung Harbor Craft Basin East Breakwater Lighthouse is located within the Taiwan Strait — a major shipping corridor in East Asia connecting the East and South China Seas. This makes it an important navigation reference for commercial shipping traffic in the region.
How can I track vessels near Taichung Harbor Craft Basin East Breakwater Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Taichung Harbor Craft Basin East 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. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page to open the live map centered on this lighthouse.