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Taichung South Harbor Lighthouses Lighthouse

F Green🇹🇼Taichung, TWOperational

Location & Light Range

About Taichung South Harbor Lighthouses Lighthouse

This orange, cylindrical steel tower stands 28 meters tall and is mounted atop a warehouse, guiding vessels into the southern portion of Taichung Harbor. Its focal height reaches 38 meters, casting a green light visible for 16.7 nautical miles. The structure serves as the Collier Channel South Range Front, providing a key navigational reference. It is an active aid to navigation, ensuring ships can safely enter and exit the port. The tower is not open to the public.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is essential for the safe navigation of vessels entering and departing the southern portion of Taichung Harbor, marking the Collier Channel South Range Front.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F Green
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
Green
Raw Code
F G
Focal Height
38m
Geographic Range
16.7NM

Location

City
Taichung
Country
🇹🇼Taiwan
Sea Region
Taichung Harbor, Taiwan, guiding vessels in the southern portion of the harbor
Latitude
24.2293°
Longitude
120.5015°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
28m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
orange and mounted atop a warehouse
Material
steel

Structure: square cylindrical skeletal tower painted orange and mounted atop a warehouse

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Taichung(3.5 km)
Admiralty No.
P4660.617
NGA No.
13921.2
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Taichung South Harbor Lighthouses Lighthouse at night?+
Taichung South Harbor Lighthouses displays the characteristic F Green. 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 green color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Taichung South Harbor Lighthouses Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Taichung South Harbor Lighthouses Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 4 nearby ports. The closest is Taichung at 1.6 NM to the NNE. Other ports served include Nantou (22.1 NM SSE), Mai-liao (31.6 NM SSW), Mai-Liai (31.9 NM SSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Taichung South Harbor Lighthouses Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Taichung South 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 South Harbor Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
Taichung South 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 South Harbor Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Taichung South 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.