Xiàchuāndǎo Jiǎo Lighthouse

Fl White 3s🇨🇳Jiangmen, CNOperational

Xiàchuāndǎo Jiǎo lighthouse is a 12-meter square concrete tower located on a promontory on the northwest side of Xiàchuāndǎo island, near Jiangmen. Its light, situated 24 meters above sea level, emits a white flash every 3 seconds and has a geographic range of 14.1 nautical miles. The lighthouse is operational and serves the waters surrounding the island. It is approximately 22.8 kilometers from the nearest port, Guanghai.

Why it matters: This lighthouse marks the northwestern promontory of Xiàchuāndǎo island, assisting vessels navigating this coastal area and supporting local maritime activities.

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 3s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
3s
Raw Code
Fl W 3s
Focal Height
24m
Geographic Range
14.1NM
City
Jiangmen
Country
🇨🇳China
Region
Guangdong
Sea Region
A promontory on the northwest side of the island of Xiàchuāndǎo.
Latitude
21.6683°
Longitude
112.5568°
Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
Tower Height
12m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white
Material
concrete

Structure: square white concrete tower

Nearest Port
Guanghai(22.8 km)
Admiralty No.
P3405.9.
NGA No.
19986
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How do mariners identify Xiàchuāndǎo Jiǎo Lighthouse at night?

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Xiàchuāndǎo Jiǎo displays the characteristic Fl White 3s. 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 white color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.

Which ports and harbors does Xiàchuāndǎo Jiǎo Lighthouse guide vessels into?

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Xiàchuāndǎo Jiǎo Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Shadi at 13.3 NM to the ESE. Other ports served include Dongping (19.2 NM W), Guanghai Pt (22.5 NM NE), Beijin (34.3 NM WNW), Hengban (34.6 NM NNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.

Is Xiàchuāndǎo Jiǎo Lighthouse still active and maintained?

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Yes, Xiàchuāndǎo Jiǎo 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 Xiàchuāndǎo Jiǎo Lighthouse?

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You can track vessels near Xiàchuāndǎo Jiǎo 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.

What is the Xiàchuāndǎo Jiǎo lighthouse used for?

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It is a fixed navigational aid on the coast at Jiangmen, China. Mariners identify it by its light characteristic — the pattern, colour and timing of its flashes — which is unique among the lights in its area, so a bearing on it fixes a vessel’s position without instruments.