Yuwengdao Lighthouse
Lighthouse in Xiyu, Penghu, Taiwan / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Yuwengdao Lighthouse or Yuwongdao Lighthouse, Fisher Island Lighthouse, Yuweng Tao Lighthouse, Yu-Won Island Lighthouse, West Island Lighthouse and Xiyu Lighthouse (traditional Chinese: 漁翁島燈塔; simplified Chinese: 渔翁岛灯塔; pinyin: Yúwēng Dǎo Dēngtǎ) is a lighthouse in Wai'an Village, Xiyu Township, Penghu County, Taiwan. The Yuwengdao Lighthouse is the oldest lighthouse in Taiwan.[3][4][5]
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Location | Wai'an Village, Xiyu, Penghu, Taiwan |
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Coordinates | 23.562547°N 119.469020°E / 23.562547; 119.469020 |
Tower | |
Constructed | 1778 (first) 1828 (second) |
Construction | Cast iron tower |
Height | 11 metres (36 ft) |
Shape | Cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern |
Markings | White tower, black lantern dome |
Power source | mains electricity |
Operator | Maritime and Port Bureau[1][2] |
Light | |
First lit | 1875 (current) |
Focal height | 60.7 metres (199 ft) |
Range | 25.1 nautical miles (46.5 km; 28.9 mi) |
Characteristic | L Fl (2) W 30s. |
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