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Yeliou Lighthouse

L White 10s🇹🇼New Taipei, TWOperational

Location & Light Range

About Yeliou Lighthouse

Also known as: Yeliou (Yeh-Liu Pan-Tao)

This white, square concrete lighthouse stands 11 meters tall on a narrow peninsula about 12 kilometers northwest of Keelung, Taiwan. Completed in 1967, its structure is supported by four curving legs and is designed to resemble a candle stand. The light emits a single white flash every 10 seconds from a focal height of 99 meters. This post is situated approximately 4.4 kilometers from the nearest port. The lighthouse's geographic range extends to nearly 25 nautical miles.

Why it matters: The lighthouse warns vessels of a very dangerous reef extending offshore from the peninsula, and its unusual design makes it a unique architectural feature.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
L White 10s
Flash Type
L
Light Color
White
Interval
10s
Raw Code
L W 10s
Focal Height
99m
Geographic Range
24.8NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1967

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Keelung (Chilung)(4.4 km)
Admiralty No.
P4672
NGA No.
13596
ARLHS No.
TAI-036

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
10.9728m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white
Material
concrete

Structure: A 12m white concrete post supported by four curving legs, designed to resemble a candle stand.

Location

City
New Taipei
Country
🇹🇼Taiwan
Sea Region
tip of a narrow peninsula about 12 km northwest of Keelung, Taiwan, marking a very dangerous reef
Latitude
25.2137°
Longitude
121.6973°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Yeliou Lighthouse at night?+
Yeliou displays the characteristic L White 10s. 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 Yeliou Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Yeliou Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Keelung (Chilung) at 5.1 NM to the SE. Other ports served include Wu-tu (8 NM SSW), Bali (16.6 NM WSW), Taipei (17 NM W), Sha-lun (28 NM W). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Yeliou Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Yeliou 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 Yeliou Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Yeliou 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.