Suao lighthouse was built in 1927, located at Suao Township, Ilan County, is a painted white square concrete tower. The station has the lowest tower height and is the rare square shape tower as the Chiutzu shan lighthouse in Taiwan. It is a must for a lighthouse keeper to walk up more than 200 stairs to reach the lighthouse.
Lat. N(GRS67、WGS84): | 24 36 06.1、24 35 59.6 |
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Long. E(GRS67、WGS84): | 121 52 35.6、121 53 05.2 |
Light Characters: |
Fl(1).W.R.7sec. 1.0s L & 6.0s D |
Elevation of light Mtr.(ft.): | 56.1(184) |
Nominal range miles: | R:12.0,W:16.0 |
Structure and Height Mtr.(ft.): | White square concrete tower 7.9(26) |
Manned: | Yes |
Remarks: |
W. 164゚ - 268゚ , R. - 303゚ , W. - 073゚, Obscured elsewhere. Radar beacon. |
Position: | Pei-fong-ao Hou-shang,Suao Kan east coast of Taiwan |