Gaomei Lighthouse
The Gaomei Lighthouse (Chinese: 高美燈塔; pinyin: Gāoměi Dēngtǎ) is a lighthouse in Qingshui District, Taichung, Taiwan.[3]
 Gaomei Lighthouse | |
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| Location | Taichung Xitun District Taiwan |
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| Coordinates | 24.312618°N 120.551242°E |
| Year first constructed | 1967 |
| Construction | reinforced concrete tower |
| Tower shape | tapered octagonal tower with balcony and lantern removed to the Fangyuan lighthouse |
| Markings / pattern | tower with red and white horizontal bands |
| Tower height | 34 metres (112 ft) |
| Characteristic | used as daymark |
| Admiralty number | ex-P4660.1 |
| Managing agent | Maritime and Port Bureau[1][2] |
History
The lighthouse was originally built in 1967, but its operation was stopped in 1982 when the lighting equipment was moved to the lighthouse in Port of Taichung. Years later, the lighthouse underwent renovation led by Maritime and Port Bureau. The lighthouse was officially opened to tourists on 27 September 2014, managed by the Ministry of Transportation and Communications.
Architecture
Built with steel-reinforced concrete, the lighthouse stands at a height of 34 meters.
Transportation
The lighthouse is accessible west from Taichung Port Station of Taiwan Railways.
References
- Gaomei The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved April 16, 2016
- Kaomei Lighthouse Maritime and Port Bureau
- taipeitimes.com
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