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Yáowàng Gǎng Lighthouse

Fl Red 4s🇨🇳Tongzhou District, CNOperational

Location & Light Range

About Yáowàng Gǎng Lighthouse

Also known as: Yáowàng Gǎng (Tōngzhōu Wan)

Yáowàng Gǎng lighthouse is a cylindrical concrete tower built in 2012 and stands 16 meters tall. It displays red and white horizontal bands. The light emits a red flash every 4 seconds and has a geographic range of 12.7 nautical miles. This modern structure replaced a smaller skeletal tower. The site is open to the public, though the tower itself is closed.

Why it matters: This lighthouse guides vessels along the Tōngzhōu waterfront, replacing an older navigational aid with a more substantial structure.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Red 4s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Red
Interval
4s
Raw Code
Fl R 4s
Focal Height
18m
Geographic Range
12.7NM

Construction & History

Year Built
2012

Significant events: replaced a small skeletal tower

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
16m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
with red and white horizontal bands
Material
concrete

Structure: round concrete tower painted with red and white horizontal bands

Location

City
Tongzhou District
Country
🇨🇳China
Region
Jiangsu
Sea Region
Tōngzhōu waterfront
Latitude
32.1440°
Longitude
121.4590°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Yangkou(23.1 km)
Admiralty No.
P3794.135
NGA No.
18779.94
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Yáowàng Gǎng Lighthouse at night?+
Yáowàng Gǎng displays the characteristic Fl Red 4s. 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 Yáowàng Gǎng Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Yáowàng Gǎng Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Lusi at 12.9 NM to the ESE. Other ports served include Haimen (21.3 NM SSW), Yangkou Pt (24.2 NM N), QIDONG (24.8 NM SSE), Chongming (30.8 NM S). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Yáowàng Gǎng Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Yáowàng Gǎng 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 Yáowàng Gǎng Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Yáowàng Gǎng 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.