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Taichung Main Harbor Lighthouses Lighthouse

Fl Red 2s🇹🇼Taichung, TWOperational

Location & Light Range

About Taichung Main Harbor Lighthouses Lighthouse

This red, cylindrical concrete tower stands 20 meters tall at the end of Taichung Main Harbor's south breakwater. Its lantern and gallery are painted red, matching the tower's distinctive color. With a focal height of 21 meters, it emits a red flash every 2 seconds, visible for 13.4 nautical miles. Located 0.4 kilometers from the nearest port, this lighthouse serves as a navigational aid within Taichung harbor. The structure is operational but not open to the public.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is essential for the safe passage of ships entering and exiting Taichung Harbor, one of Taiwan's busiest ports. Its red flash specifically delineates the end of the south breakwater, preventing collisions and guiding maritime traffic through the harbor's approach channels.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Red 2s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Red
Interval
2s
Raw Code
Fl R 2s
Focal Height
21m
Geographic Range
13.4NM

Location

City
Taichung
Country
🇹🇼Taiwan
Sea Region
Taichung Main Harbor, at the end of the south breakwater at Taichung harbor
Latitude
24.2902°
Longitude
120.5006°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
20m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
red
Material
concrete

Structure: round concrete tower with lantern and gallery, painted red

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Taichung(0.4 km)
ARLHS No.
TAI-028
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Taichung Main Harbor Lighthouses Lighthouse at night?+
Taichung Main Harbor Lighthouses displays the characteristic Fl Red 2s. 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 Main Harbor Lighthouses Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Taichung Main Harbor Lighthouses Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Taichung at 2.1 NM to the S. Other ports served include Nantou (25.5 NM SSE), Mai-liao (34.7 NM SSW), Mai-Liai (35.2 NM SSW), Hukou (47.3 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Taichung Main Harbor Lighthouses Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Taichung Main Harbor Lighthouses 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 Main Harbor Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
Taichung Main Harbor Lighthouses 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 Main Harbor Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Taichung Main Harbor Lighthouses 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.