Mudouyu Lighthouse
Mudouyu Lighthouse has a focal height of 49 metres and a tower height of 39.9 metres. It was built in 1902.
- Focal height
- 49 metres
- Tower height
- 39.9 metres
- Built
- 1902
- Coordinates
- 23.78636, 119.60047
The Mudouyu Lighthouse is located on Mudou Island, Baisha Township, Penghu County, Taiwan. It was built in 1902 under Japanese rule, making it the first lighthouse in Taiwan during that period. The lighthouse is constructed with cast iron to withstand strong winds and waves, and it features a unique tapered cylindrical tower with double balcony and lantern, painted in black and white stripes.
The lighthouse stands at a height of 39.9 meters, making it the tallest lighthouse in Taiwan, with a focal height of 49 meters and a range of 26.8 nautical miles. The lighthouse has a unique feature of collecting rainfall from its rooftop to provide water, and it is powered by three generators due to the absence of a power plant on the island.
The Mudouyu Lighthouse is currently managed by the Penghu National Scenic Area and is a notable tourist attraction in Taiwan. Its construction and history make it an interesting part of Taiwan's maritime heritage, and it continues to serve as an important aid to navigation in the region.
Light and tower
It has a tapered cylindrical tower with double balcony and lantern tower. The tower is built of cast iron. Its daymark is tower with black and white bands. The light has a focal height of 49 metres. It is managed by Penghu National Scenic Area.
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- Name
- Mudouyu Lighthouse
- Marking
- tower with black and white bands
- Year Built
- 1902
- Tower Shape
- tapered cylindrical tower with double balcony and lantern
- Location Text
- Mudou Island<br />[[Baisha, Penghu|Baisha]]<br />[[Penghu]]<br />[[Taiwan]]
- Focal Height M
- 49
- Managing Agent
- Penghu National Scenic Area
- Tower Height M
- 39.9
- Construction Material
- cast iron tower