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Yuānyāngdǎojiǎo Lighthouse

Fl White 4s🇨🇳Yushan, CNOperational

Location & Light Range

About Yuānyāngdǎojiǎo Lighthouse

Also known as: Yuānyāngdǎojiǎo (Yuānyāngdǎo Jiǎo, Yuanyang Island)

Constructed in 2012, this cylindrical concrete lighthouse measures 8 meters in height. The white tower presents a focal height of 26 meters, emitting a white flash with a 4-second period. Located on a cape on an island northeast of Dàyúshān Island, near Yushan, its active light offers a 14.5 nautical mile geographic range. Saiqi, the closest port, is situated 37 kilometers distant.

Why it matters: This navigation aid assists ships transiting the offshore shipping routes near Dàyúshān Island's northeast shore, an area important for local trade and transit.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 4s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
4s
Raw Code
Fl W 4s
Focal Height
26m
Geographic Range
14.5NM

Construction & History

Year Built
2012

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Saiqi(37.0 km)
Admiralty No.
P3643.02
NGA No.
19088.2

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
8m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white
Material
concrete

Structure: round white concrete tower

Location

City
Yushan
Country
🇨🇳China
Region
Fujian
Sea Region
A cape on an island off the northeast coast of Dàyúshān Island.
Latitude
26.9589°
Longitude
120.3747°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Yuānyāngdǎojiǎo Lighthouse at night?+
Yuānyāngdǎojiǎo displays the characteristic Fl White 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 white color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Yuānyāngdǎojiǎo Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Yuānyāngdǎojiǎo Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Sansha at 8.6 NM to the W. Other ports served include Xiangyu Terminal/ Xiamen (9 NM NNW), Haitian Terminal/ Xiamen (9.4 NM NNW), Binyang (17.6 NM N), Saiqi (37 NM W). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Yuānyāngdǎojiǎo Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Yuānyāngdǎojiǎo 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 Yuānyāngdǎojiǎo Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Yuānyāngdǎojiǎo 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.