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Wuciou Lighthouse

Fl W 5s🇨🇳Matsu and Kinmen, CNInactive

Location & Light Range

About Wuciou Lighthouse

Wuciou is a round masonry tower painted white with a red stripe. It stands 88 meters tall, with the focal plane at 87 meters. The structure's geographic range is 11 nautical miles. This light is no longer operational.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl W 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Fl
Focal Height
87m
Geographic Range
11NM

Location

City
Matsu and Kinmen
Country
🇨🇳CN
Latitude
24.9899°
Longitude
119.4534°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
88m
Tower Shape
round
Tower Color
white
Material
masonry

Structure: White round masonry tower, red stripe; 62. PUERTO DEL BUCEO:

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
P3628
NGA No.
19124
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Wuciou Lighthouse at night?+
Wuciou displays the characteristic Fl W 5s — 1 white flash every 5 seconds. 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.
Which ports and harbors does Wuciou Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Wuciou Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Jiangyin at 27.8 NM to the NNW. Other ports served include Hui'an,Quanzhou (28.4 NM W), XIUYU (28.5 NM WNW), Meizhou (29 NM WNW), Xiaocuo Pt (29.8 NM ENE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Wuciou Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Wuciou Lighthouse is currently listed as inactive. It may have been decommissioned, replaced by a different navigation aid, or temporarily taken out of service. Mariners should check the latest Notices to Mariners for current status.
What shipping routes pass near Wuciou Lighthouse?+
Wuciou 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 Wuciou Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Wuciou 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.