Bitoujiao Lighthouse

Bitoujiao Lighthouse has a focal height of 65.3 metres and a tower height of 12.3 metres. It was built in 1897.

Focal height
65.3 metres
Tower height
12.3 metres
Built
1897
First lit
1971
Light characteristic
Oc W 11s.
Coordinates
25.12881, 121.92333
Bitoujiao Lighthouse

The Bitoujiao Lighthouse is located in Taiwan, specifically at Cape Bitoujiao in the Ruifang District of New Taipei. It was built in 1897 and has a tower height of 12.3m and a focal height of 65.3m. The lighthouse can be found at the coordinates 25.128806, 121.923333.

Light and tower

It has a cylindrical tower with double balcony and lantern tower. The tower is built of concrete. Its daymark is white tower and lantern. The light has a focal height of 65.3 metres. Its light characteristic is Oc W 11s. It was first lit in 1971. It is managed by Northeast Coast National Scenic Area.

Details

Name
Bitoujiao Lighthouse<br /> Pitou Chiao
Marking
white tower and lantern
Year Built
1897
Tower Shape
cylindrical tower with double balcony and lantern
Location Text
Cape Bitoujiao<br />[[Ruifang District]]<br />[[New Taipei]]<br />[[Taiwan]]
Focal Height M
65.3
Managing Agent
Northeast Coast National Scenic Area
Tower Height M
12.3
Year First Lit
1971
Light Characteristic
Oc W 11s.
Construction Material
concrete tower