Lanyu Lighthouse Explained

The Lanyu Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Orchid Island, Taitung County, Taiwan.^{[1] [2]}

History

The lighthouse was built in 1982.^[3]

Architecture

The lighthouse emits four white flashes every 24 seconds with a luminous intensity of 1.2 million candlepower and nominal range of 25.1 nautical miles. This concrete lighthouse tower stands at 15 meters with lantern and gallery. It is painted in white for its all and black for its dome.^[4]

See also

• List of lighthouses in Taiwan
• List of tourist attractions in Taiwan

External links

• Maritime and Port Bureau MOTC

Notes and References

1. 2016-04-16.
2. http://www.motcmpb.gov.tw/MOTCMPBWeb/wSite/ct?xItem=8147&ctNode=339&mp=2&idPath=324_336_339 Lan Yu lighthouse
3. Web site: Welcome to Chunghwa POST. post.gov.tw. 2014-08-24. 2014-07-14. https://web.archive.org/web/20140714122806/http://www.post.gov.tw/post/internet/U_english/index.jsp?ID=2498&news_no=21248&control_type=page&news_cat=16&news_type=latest_news. dead.
4. 2 June 2014.