Shirasu Lighthouse

Shirasu Lighthouse (白州灯台, shirasu tōdai) is a lighthouse on the island of Ainoshima, which is administered by Kokurakita-ku, Kitakyūshū, Japan.

Shirasu Lighthouse
Sira Su
白州灯台
Shirasu Lighthouse
Japan
LocationAinoshima
Kokurakita-ku, Kitakyūshū
Japan
Coordinates33°59′01.2″N 130°47′30.4″E
Year first constructedSeptember 1, 1873 (1873-09-01) (first) [1]
Year first lit1900 (current)
Constructionstone tower
Tower shape2-stage cylindrical tower with gallery and lantern
Markings / patternblack and white bands tower, white lantern
Tower height16.7 metres (55 ft)
Focal height16 metres (52 ft)
Intensity800 cd
Range12.5 nautical miles (23.2 km; 14.4 mi)[2]
CharacteristicFl W 4s.[3]
Admiralty numberM5328
NGA number9960
ARLHS numberJPN-795
Japan numberJCG-5544[4]

See also

References

  1. 岩松助佐衛門 (in Japanese). Kitakyūshū City. 2008. Archived from the original on 10 March 2011. Retrieved 1 January 2011.
  2. 白州灯台 Sira Su Japanese Coast Guard
  3. 白州灯台 (in Japanese). Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, and Transportation. Retrieved 1 January 2011.
  4. Lighthouses Directory


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