Qimei Lighthouse

Qimei Lighthouse has a focal height of 40.8 metres and a tower height of 8.3 metres. It was built in 1939.

Focal height
40.8 metres
Tower height
8.3 metres
Built
1939
First lit
1965
Light characteristic
Fl (2) W 10s.
Coordinates
23.19005, 119.42806
Qimei Lighthouse

The Qimei Lighthouse is located in Qimei, Penghu, Taiwan, and was built in 1939. It has a tower height of 8.3m and a focal height of 40.8m. The lighthouse is situated at coordinates 23.190050, 119.428055.

Light and tower

It has a cylindrical mast on a one-storey keeper’s house with balcony and light tower. The tower is built of concrete mast. Its daymark is white tower, red light. The light has a focal height of 40.8 metres. Its light characteristic is Fl (2) W 10s. It was first lit in 1965. It is managed by Maritime and Port Bureau.

Details

Name
Qimei Lightouse<br /> ''Chimeiyu''<br />''Qimei Yu''<br />''Chi Mei Yu''
Marking
white tower, red light
Year Built
1939
Tower Shape
cylindrical mast on a one-storey keeper’s house with balcony and light
Image Caption
Qimei Lighthouse
Location Text
[[Qimei, Penghu|Qimei]], [[Penghu]], [[Taiwan]]
Focal Height M
40.8
Managing Agent
Maritime and Port Bureau
Tower Height M
8.3
Year First Lit
1965
Light Characteristic
Fl (2) W 10s.
Construction Material
concrete mast