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Wēihǎi Shipyard Pier Lighthouse

F Red🇨🇳Huancui District, CNOperational

Location & Light Range

About Wēihǎi Shipyard Pier Lighthouse

A white cylindrical concrete tower standing 10 meters tall marks the Wēihǎi Shipyard Pier. The structure features a gallery and its focal height reaches 14 meters. This lighthouse emits a continuous red light, visible for 11.6 nautical miles. It is situated on the Shipyard Pier in Weihai, China, 2.3 kilometers from the city's port. Visitors can access the pier, but the lighthouse tower itself is closed to the public. The site is located within the Huancui District of Shandong.

Why it matters: The lighthouse marks the Shipyard Pier, which hosts a replica of the battleship Dìngyuǎn, a vessel from the Sino-Japanese War. Its continuous red light aids local marine traffic around the pier and its historical attraction.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F Red
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
Red
Raw Code
F R
Focal Height
14.0208m
Geographic Range
11.6NM

Location

City
Huancui District
Country
🇨🇳China
Region
Shandong
Sea Region
Weihai, China, on the Shipyard Pier
Latitude
37.5051°
Longitude
122.1269°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Weihai(2.3 km)
Admiralty No.
P3871.5.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
10m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white
Material
concrete

Structure: round white concrete tower with gallery

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Type
Name
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Wēihǎi Shipyard Pier Lighthouse at night?+
Wēihǎi Shipyard Pier 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 Wēihǎi Shipyard Pier Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Wēihǎi Shipyard Pier Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Weihai Dashuipo Apt at 1.3 NM to the WSW. Other ports served include Weihai Pt (1.9 NM E), Weihai (4.5 NM ESE), Rongcheng (24.6 NM SSE), Longyan (24.7 NM ESE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Wēihǎi Shipyard Pier Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Wēihǎi Shipyard Pier 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 Wēihǎi Shipyard Pier Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Wēihǎi Shipyard Pier 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.